MDR Industries | Silicone Radiator Hose Kit | Honda Civic Type R | FK8 K20C1 2.0T | 2017-2022This hose kit is designed as a direct replacement to the factory EPDM rubber hose. EPDM is often mixed with other materials to make them pliable and less brittle, which often makes the material weaker overall. While EPDM has a relatively low melting point, it can start to break down at high temperatures, causing the hose to crack or rupture. The silicone material has higher resistance to high temperature and pressure. Unlike EPDM, the silicone