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Old 12-16-2010, 02:16 PM
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Hey guys. Why are brake lines wire wrapped?

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Old 12-16-2010, 03:08 PM
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protection against abrasion and the random road debris...

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Old 12-17-2010, 08:15 AM
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The coil wrapping also allows the line to bend very easy without kinking.

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Old 12-17-2010, 06:46 PM
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^ this. Yea, same principle as spring type tubing benders.

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