quattro digest, Vol 1 #5419 - Braided Flex Lines

[Ameer Antar]

So what's the stiffest, best, longest lasting hose out their for type-44's?  I'm not sure I understand how particles end up in the fluid carrying hose, so I must be misunderstanding something from your post. Why do you need to replace the lines so often? They aren't much cheaper than OEM sets. Are there any hoses w/ SS in the middle and rubber on the outside and inside? Maybe that would be better. Thanks.

-Ameer

---Original Message---
Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2003 13:12:22 GMT
To: quattro at audifans.com
Subject: Re: quattro digest, Vol 1 #5419 - Braided Flex Lines
From: l.leung at juno.com


The concern over braided flex lines lies in the fact that
the braided housing allows intrusion of abrasive particles
into the fluid carrying hosing. The kevlar lined lines, btw
the braid and the teflon hose DOES NOT, IMHO protect well
against this. The clear (of course, so that you can show
off your braided lines) covered lines are MUCH better in
concept, IMHO. Choose lines that cover the Outside of the braid,
and replace every two or so years on a street driven car.
That's the risk of braided lines, although they generally
improve pedal feel.

HTH, sorry not to individually post, got to go teach class....

LL - NY