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Old 09-16-2013, 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by toomanytoys2 View Post
X-bird,

Is the flexible line standard or steel braided? If it is the standard type, it may be swelling like a balloon when pressure is applied. In short runs, this may not be that big of a deal. However, with a long run it can really affect the braking power. That is one of the 1st mods we do on a dirt bike if the braking is poor, switch over to the steel braided lines.
They're braided, but chinese braided if you know what i mean. clear covers where you can see braiding inside them. I don't think they're swelling, rather, it's almost like when you "lose" initial hit engine power to torque flex in the motor mounts. I think application of pressure "moves" the lines, taking a small percentage of effective pressure away, as they have a ton of extra length and a lot of the line length is just looped on my floorpan. I intend to have fastenal make me a set to match the buggy, just don't have the time or $s right now.
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