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Old 09-22-2012, 08:42 AM
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Anybody have a preference on brake cooling hose???
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Old 09-22-2012, 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by road pilot
Anybody have a preference on brake cooling hose???
Thanks for your advice.
http://www.xplosiveperformance.com/B...es_p_3053.html

Orange & Black in stock in longwood
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SCEET double layer, heat proof

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/sceet.php
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I agree with David. This hose is top quality and will last a very long time. I have run mine for two seasons (20 events) and it is still looking good. Worth the slight premium per foot !!
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I have used both SKEET and SKAT from Aircraft spruce. I have had good results with both....but, I prefer to use SKAT because it is more flexible.
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Funny no body mentioned Quantum 650 degree hose????
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Originally Posted by road pilot
Funny no body mentioned Quantum 650 degree hose????
I have used the Quantum 650 degree orange hose for 4 seasons (probably 25 or so weekends) on my C4 that seems to make a pretty decent amount of heat and haven't seen any issues at all. It is holding up just fine.
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