Shane F. Ingate wrote:
>
> Pete Chadwell wrote:
> >It's my understanding that the steel braided hoses are, for all
>intents and
> >purposes, indestructible.
>
> Pete,
> I thought stainless steel braided hoses were just rubber hoses
> sheathed in braided stainless steel. If this is the case, this means
> that the braided hoses are still prone to rubber-rot and collapsing,
> but they do have the advantage of being nearly impervious to being
> cut by flying stones (or overzealous body-workers) and enhanced pedal
> "feel".
> Am I incorrect on this and braided lines are lines with
> something other than rubber?
> Regardless, we should all replace those 20-year-old hoses
> anyway.
> Shane Ingate in San Diego
I think they're teflon inside. I have a set on my Herald and they do
make a difference.
John Matthews
'61 Racin' Herald
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