Steel braided brake line lifespan

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Jul 13, 2010 | 08:58 PM

DBEAU

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Steel braided brake line lifespan

I bought my bike with steel braided lines already installed and wasn't sure if there was a point at which they should be replaced.

Any insight would be appreciated.

Jul 13, 2010 | 09:33 PM

vangill

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from what ive read and heard they last forever, kinda like a k&n air filter

Jul 14, 2010 | 07:03 AM

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Thats good to know. Thanks.

Jul 14, 2010 | 10:26 AM

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The rubber inside degrades just like normal lines. They are normal lines, just with metal over them so they can't expand. I'd replace them after about 10yrs myself.