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Re: [T3] Brakes


Anytime you heat a line on a closed hydraulic system you boil the fluid,
which builds up incredible pressure till the weakest link bursts... the
hose!  Doesnt seem to cause any damage anywhere else but it reminds us all
to wear safety glasses and keep a fresh pair of boxers handy!

Keith



. I think I did something
> > stupid though. When I was heating the connection, the rubber line blew
right out
> > of its fitting. BLAM! So... for the future DISCONNECT the rubber hose
from THE
> > CALIPER FIRST. I don't think any harm was done overall, though.
>




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