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Old 09-05-2018, 07:45 PM   #82
prndl
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I have subscribed to this thread for a long time. I am finally going to bite the bullet and install the disk brakes.

I do have a question regarding hard tubing all the way to the calipers vs a rubber hose to the calipers.

Hard tubing, it is said will restrict movement of the caliper on the mount as well as making it harder to change out the pads in the future.

Flexible hose would be the answer but what about if you have a blowout and debris rips off the rubber flex hose? You would loose your entire trailer brake system.

At least with the electric brakes you would still have three wheels worth of brakes. With the hard line you might also have a better chance of retaining the fluid in the system.

Not at that point with the installation but am wondering which way to go.
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