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@Dylan
haudralics are a pain in the ass, and the fluid would probably dissolve a carbon frame if it spill were to happen, im guessing it could, certainly the paint and plastic parts would be vulnerable.
If haudralics break half way into a long ride, fixing it is less likely than with a cable brake.
haudralics are good no doubt but on such exposed things like bikes, i don't believe they provide an advantage across the whole user base for the reasons i stated above.
Downhill racing and so on, absolutely, anything else it's inapropriate.