[randywebb]

Some say they give a firmer pedal feel - I'v enever seen real data on that - and it may just be that a fluid flush is giving the firmer feel....
Zeke's point is that they might help a bit at high pressures.

The bottom line is that they can't be checked for damage like rubber ones can, and usually they are installed just for the bling effect.

We all need to beware of advertising that appeals to a racer image -- as opposed to parts that are truly useful in racing.

Now, what does PAG put on the GT-3R? on the C-GT? on ....

I dunno - but it would be interesting to find out.