Are Pre-Bent Brake Lines Better?
When it comes to replacing your brake lines, you may be wondering whether pre-bent or self-bent ones are better. Seeing as brake lines are crucial to your vehicle’s safety, knowing which one to pick is crucially important. In this guide, we examine the pros and cons of both.
Self-Bend Brake Lines
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- Made from lower-grade materials
- May kink or pinch when bent
- Might not fit like an OEM part
You may think that buying unbent brake lines will save you some money. But in most cases, the time it takes to get them to fit will outweigh the cost savings.
Self-bend brake lines tend to be made from softer materials - partly due to costs and partly because they must be pliable to allow you to bend them yourself. This can shorten their lifespan. You may also restrict brake fluid flow if you bend them too much.
Getting a self-bent brake line to match the same route as your OEM part isn’t easy, either. Most modern brake lines have multiple bends. For each bend, you have to get both the bend radius correct and the bend direction correct. If your brake line has eight bends, this means that there are 16 opportunities to make a mistake.
Pre-Bent Brake Lines
- Made from high-quality materials
- Designed to fit like OEM parts
- Won’t weaken or crimp when installed
- Save money by installing the brake lines yourself
Pre-bent brake lines take the guesswork out of brake line replacement. LinesToGo brake lines are designed to be just like factory items. They come with OE end forms and fittings. We also use high-quality materials that deliver good brake feel and a long lifespan.
All our lines are Galfan® coated steel or 304L stainless steel tubing. This protects against rust and corrosion. They are also pre-bent, making them far easier to install by yourself. Saving you the time, money, and the hassle of getting a workshop to do it for you.
If you think your brake lines need replacing, we're happy to help. We are sure to have the perfect pre-bent brake lines for your vehicle. For more information on how to diagnose a failing brake line, read about it in our blog here.
Pre-Bent Brake Lines From LinesToGo
LinesToGo stocks a wide range of pre-bent brake lines for several makes and models. Our brake lines are designed to be just like factory items. They have OE end forms and fittings and are pre-bent and ready to install. It is very dangerous to ignore a failing braking system. Some of our most popular brake line kits include:
- Chevrolet – We have hundreds of model-specific pre-bent brake line kits
- Ford – Search through 36 model-specific pre-bent brake lines
- Toyota – Pick from almost 80 model-specific pre-bent brake line options
Need help finding what you're looking for? Search through our entire brake line catalog here or use our look-up tool here. We offer free next-day shipping to mainland USA and Canada so get in touch with LinesToGo and order your replacement brake lines today.
