Brake Hoses, Stainless Steel or not?
Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 2:41 pm
I'm shopping for new brake hoses and I've found some surprising info regarding the stainless steel variety. The short answer I'm getting is, only go with (DOT) stainless if you will replace them every year or two.
* Dirt getting under them can cause premature failure, so they should be covered in heat shrink material
* Cannot inspect for cracking prior to eminent failure.
I'd like a firmer peddle but I'm not so sure I want to sign up for replacements every couple years. Is my research correct?
-George
* Dirt getting under them can cause premature failure, so they should be covered in heat shrink material
* Cannot inspect for cracking prior to eminent failure.
I'd like a firmer peddle but I'm not so sure I want to sign up for replacements every couple years. Is my research correct?
-George