> Hi Doug. My flexible line looks quite old. I figured it could
> cause spongy
> braking, but I didn't think it would delay the caliper release. I guess I
> could have a couple made up locally.
Kevin :
Old hoses can definitely delay brake release. What happens is that a
section breaks loose from the inner lining of the hose, and forms a flap, a
check valve in effect. I've seen this happen even when the outer layer of
the hose looks to be in fairly good condition.
Randall
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