I believe less bulge speeds up the response time as well as line ID

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On Aug 30, 2012 2:18 PM, "neil n" <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi all.

What I know so far:

- DOT approved stainless = OK
- doing front hoses = most benefit
- less bulge in hose = firmer pedal

But....

Aside from pedal feel, what braking advantage do they provide?

If the same pedal force was exerted while using standard rubber hoses
and SS hoses, does less bulge with SS hoses translate to more pressure
to the disk pads?

Lots of factors in brake design and driving style but are SS hoses
worth installing?

i.e. van-cafe kit:
http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_515_198/front_stainless_steel_brake_hose.html

Anyone installed these? Opinions?

I have to wonder if a firmer pedal simply instils more confidence in
the driver as opposed to providing any *significant* increase in pad
grip, say in a panic stop situation.

(not suggesting that's the ONLY measure of a good braking system)

Thanks,

Neil.

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