SS DOT Brake lines

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I am looking to replace the standard brake lines on my 99 Boxster with SS DOT approved ones. I am not having much luck finding some here in the USA for a good price. I have found some on pelicanparts but not really anywhere else. Can any of you recommend a place to me? thanks in advance.

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I see the braided steel lines for a stock base Boxster at STOPTECH

www.stoptech.com

Stainless Steel Brake Lines

Line Kit for Stock Calipers

Part Number Options Price Qty

85-130-4500 FRONT $59.00

85-130-4500 REAR $59.00

These are much more expensive than at Pelican

OEM Rubber Brake Hose, Front Or Rear, 4 Per Car, 996/996 Turbo (1999-04), Boxster/Boxster S (1997-04), Each

T-355-139-01

(OEM: 996-355-139-01) $18.80

Stainless Steel Brake Hose Kit, Set Of Four Hoses, DOT Approved, 996/996 Turbo (1999-04), Boxster/Boxster S (1997-04)

PEL996-SSDOT1 $69.95

Stainless Steel Brake Hose Kit, Set Of Four Hoses, Non-DOT Approved, 996/996 Turbo (1999-04), Boxster/Boxster S (1997-04)

PEL996-SS-NDOT2 $66.75

$70 for 4 hoses doesn't sound expensive to me, but I would probably buy the $19 OEM hoses. IMO the stock brake lines are flexible and strong enough to do the job - braided steel lines are a cosmetic rather than performance upgrade.

For brake fade my sequence of upgrades would be:

* Bleed brakes every 6 months - with speed bleeders, a one person job

* Upgrade your brake fluid

* Practise more selective braking - Lime Rock is good for this:)

* Install Big Brake Kit or Boxster S front brakes