Hi,
Just an aside to this one.
Braided hoses use the s/s braid to support their internal flexi-pipe so if
the braid gets compromised, you'll get a burst. IMHE (experience), the
easiest way to check them is to feel, rather than look - if the s/s braid is
damaged or abraded, it can be quite easily felt and if it's bad, it'll spike
you anyway.
Coincidentally, I just had this on a Rolls Royce Corniche suspension system.
An original (1980) aeroquip had worn through against the power steering pump
bracket. The damage could be felt anyway but the arterial bleed of green LHM
fluid was a bit of a giveaway ;-)
Cheers,
David Hill
York, UK
> > While replacing my lever shocks, my father and I noted that the rear
brake
> > flex hoses look much older than the ones in the front. My experience
tells
> > me that rubber flex hoses are quite inexpensive. However, I have been
told
> > about braided steel hoses and their possible positive effects on braking
> > and
> > long term safety. For those who have done brake work, which way should I
> > go?
> >
> - - - - - - - - - - - -
>
> Braided brake hoses are now legal in most states. I like them. They
don't
> allow any expansion of the hose, so you should get a slightly firmer
pedal.
> The only downside is that you can't see when they start to go bad, because
> the braided steel hides the hose.
>
> Drain, flush, and replace your brake fluid while you are doing the work.
>
> Allen Hefner
> SCCA Philly Region Rally Steward
> '77 Midget
> '75 Midget "The Project"
> '92 Mitsubishi Expo LRV Sport
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