Richard Lancaster wrote:
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> Good God, Graham...what a nice, scary way
> with words! I posted this cause you and the
> Priestess both expressed those concerns, I
> will remember to check them frequently, but
> others have said they used them for years
> with no rubbing or fraying. Do you do a lot
> of racing or cross country driving that may
> punish them severely? Or better yet, can
> you get copies of those tests or give a lead
> for an internet connection or a snail mail
> address where we can get them? That would
> be a big help, and I would try to get them
> and summarize them here. Thanks...
As I recall, the slight increase in pressure provided
by braided brake hoses is desireable for racing/autocrossing,
and to this end is what they are used for, for the most part.
>From what I understand, the improvement in performance a braided
hose provides, as compared to a standard hose, is relatively
insignificant for daily applications.
Then again, I don't have first hand experience with braided
hoses.
Regards,
J
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