Braided Hose Lifespan

[Michael Pliska]

Originally Posted by Chris Williams

Braided hoses are just a rubber hose with a sheathing on them. As I understand it, 5-7 years is about all you can expect from a rubber hose, regardless of use or storage. Just like tires, they deteriorate over time.

I finally got through on tech support at Russell (Edelbrock) today, and spoke to a helpful tech. He said they may last as few as 3-5 years with the seasonal cycles of racing and sitting for months. He recommended trying their new Pro Classic Black hoses, which are a black nylon braid but use the same AN fittings as stainless but for less money, and they have been selling it for 4 years and have not heard of a failure yet, or their Pro Race series which has 1 more barrier in it (but is more expensive).

Originally Posted by Floyd Staggs

I get mine at Bonnaco's Hoses and Fittings in Upland, CA.. Teflon is more expensive but it's a lot better for the long haul. The fittings are all crimp fittings. All the same sizes as hose available,
Ask for Tom, tell him I sent you.

Unfortunately I already re-plumbed everything in Russell Pro Flex, but I'll keep that info handy when it's time to replace it again.

Regards,