2 reasons. Expansion of the line, and abrasive resistance.
The braided lines are fine though.
TonyC
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From: jon@dakota-truck.net <jon@dakota-truck.net>
To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
<dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Date: Monday, February 23, 2004 11:04 PM
Subject: Re: DML: RE: Brake Line HELP!
>
>jon@dakota-truck.net wrote:
>
>: You might end up having to bend them up after all!
>
>
> On a related topic - would it be a bad thing to replace the
>hard lines with flexible? (Rubber or braided stainless) I'm
>guessing the hard lines are used because they are less susceptible
>to wear? Obviously, flexible lines are used at the wheels
>themselves - is there a good reason not to use flexible lines
>for a longer run? Is this a cost savings measure by the
>manufacturers or a safety issue?
>
>
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