Opinion on Kevlar lines

[Rye]

Have any of you folks running Kevlar front lines noticed a big performance difference from the braided steel lines?

[Stoneman]

...bullet proof?

[Rye]

Just nailed a set on ebay, Jay. Blue lines w/red anodized nips. It was actually LP selling them. They were clearing out inventory. $62 + 10 shipping. Not bad for $120 lines. They should go very nice with the full floating Brembo rotors I picked up. Doing a complete overhaul on braking system this winter. Should be stopping like a superbike next season. Thinking of going w/perf. friction pads too.

[Suf Daddy]

Not sure about the type of line etc., but steel braided and Kevlar etc if not DOT approved need frequent inspections. Whether its poor construction, fatigue or material deterioration, several non DOT lines have ruptured, most at the crimped ends, like this one (from a car this August track event).
-Suf Daddy

Originally posted by Mystery Squid
Well, I stomped on the rear brake pedal, and a part of the line burst off sending brake fluid everywhere. Upon further inspection, a chunck of the line simply blew off. As I recall, the lines feel like they're hard plastic tubes with limited flexibility. Granted these could have been on the bike for years for all I know, but should brake lines really simply burst like that?

[GMAN226]

I have them on my mille and they rock.. Also get the Performance Friction Pads they are also the balls

G-man