rear brake lines

[docweld]

I am replacing all my rear brake lines. The main line from the front to the splitter on the axle is 1/4" line then 3/16th to each caliper. Can I use 1/4" to the calipers rather the the 3/16th or would be too large?

[docweld]

no one have any idea if I can use 1/4" instead of 3/16" after it splits to the calipers?

[DrewGerhan]

I'd stick with what was on there originally.

[MKeeney]

It won't make a difference if you use ¼" line or 1" line. Brake fluid doesn't compress. Since the volume of fluid transfer is minimal, the small increase if brake line diameter won't likely make a detectable performance difference.

[docweld]

Originally Posted by MKeeney

It won't make a difference if you use ¼" line or 1" line. Brake fluid doesn't compress. Since the volume of fluid transfer is minimal, the small increase if brake line diameter won't likely make a detectable performance difference.

That is what I was thinking. But I am asking due to the fact is is the braking system and do not want to guess.