> At 04:50 pm 22/11/96 -0500, you wrote:
> >Status report: I installed those new
> >braided flexible brake lines and have been
> >driving a lot here in Maryland (no road
> salt
> >
> Braided brake hoses are illegal in this
> country following tests which proved
> that the constant flexing caused the
> braiding to break away at the swages
> and become a very effective knife to cut the
> hoses.
> Have fun, I will look for your obituary!!
> regards,
> Graham>
> Graham McCann Rivett, ACT. Australia
> gmccann@pcug.org.au
> 06 2889055
I have no idea what you are talking about, Graham. Every racing car I have
ever seen in this country or any other has braided steel brake lines, and I
have never heard of or experienced the problem of which you are speaking.
Sheree Wegeng
Champaign, IL,USA
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