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Originally Posted by 72Z/28
As for the front to rear brake line, i am running stock 1/4 in brake line, which I installed recently but wilwood recommends 3/16 line instead. I am not sure if there is a prebent line in the market
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Most tube today is 3/16” or ¼”. 3/16” is stiffer, lighter, and easier to bend. It and its associated fittings are also the most common. ¼” has less internal friction (less resistant to fluid flow) and is easier to handle without damaging. Note that ¼” DOES NOT “provide more volume” to actuate the callipers more quickly as I have read more times than I care to remember. The MC piston’s bore and stroke determines the fluid volume displaced and therefore the pedal stroke required to apply the brakes. The tubing is sealed and full – its diameter has nothing to do with it (within reason) and you certainly won’t notice the difference between ¼” and 3/16” – except maybe the placebo effect cuz your buddy said so! I personally like to use 3/16”.