Brake duct hoses

[SADARE@xxxxxxx]

Michael:
The dryer hose won't last a day as brake duct hose. There is too much flexing
and pulling and squeezing between suspension parts down there. I also think
that the temperature will be too high (at least at the backing plate end) for
either type. Even the neoprene duct hose sold by race shops has a tough time
at the backing plate end. 
For the amount of silicone hose you need you'll only spend about $30 for the
right stuff. Besides 2.5" hose works best given the space constraints under
your car, and dryer hose comes in 3"...too big. 

Scott Adare
Spokane, Wa
'95 M3 
 
<< I went to the local hardware megastore, and was looking at the sections
 of dryer hose for my winter project of brake ducting my 88 M3.  What I
 saw there was either the foil kind or plastic.  

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 I know they sell hi-temp hose at race shops, but it is quite pricey
 compared to this stuff.
 This car is my daily driver and sees a couple of schools a year.  
 
 Thanks
 
 ///Michael
 88 M3
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