I read somewhere that if you grip the brake line and then squeeze the lever and can feel a pulsing bulge (did I really say that?) in the brake line, it's a sign of a weak line. I also think there is a shelf life on the brake lines, which isn't that long. Gotta say though, there's zillions of mid nineties bikes still being ridden on old hoses. Personally I love my braided lines, although they were ace when new, they probably need a bleed now. So in effect mine are all show.

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I have a lot of growing up to do. I realized that the other day inside my fort.