Date: Tue, 21 May 1996 16:17:09 +1000
From: D.Hickman@kippax.tres.tas.gov.au (Dale Hickman)
Subject: Flexible Brake Hoses
I have just finished rebuilding the calipers on my Australian Herald 12/50
coupe and I think that I may need to replace the flexible brake hoses. I
was wondering whether I should go for rubber or stainless steel braided
hoses. Are their any benefits of one over the other? In
Australia, the stainless steel hoses are illegal for road use on post 1970
cars (when the Australian Design Rules came into force) as they fail the
'whip' test. As my car is a 1965 model, I can legally use them.
Any comments would be appreciated.
Dale Hickman
Tasmania, Australia
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