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    Reads like a commercial for Superwinch.

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    it basically is, the info comes from them, mostly obvious but I thought the brake heat was an interesting point. if you take out every sentence with Superwinch in it it's better. and a lot shorter.

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    The brake issue has been a known issue for a long time, I think you'd have to perform a really long pull for your drum to get that hot. In addition most lines now come with a protective sheath on both ends. The statement about the parts being in good working condition is true if you are running synthetic or steel. I do agree with the last statement to make sure you are buying a reputable brand. I have seen some really cheap lines that I wouldn't trust. However I have also seen some way overpriced line where you are paying for a name (Warn).

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    Superwinch is pretty proud of their redesign. Heat is a valid concern and I was thinking about brake heat when I switched to synthetic too. After some research, I think brake heat is mostly a factor when powering line out a under heavy load (like lowering a wreck down to the next switchback).
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    How do brakes work? It's my assumption that when the motor is turning, in either direction, the brake shoes are pulled in and away from the drum and when the motor stops spinning the shoes are allowed to spring out to contact the drum. No?

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