Originally Posted by erox
So I figured that it can go either way, that makes sense now. However, I was looking at the cable in the lever, and setting it up with the cable leading out the right seems it is pulling the cable against the metal as opposed to the rubber grommet. I might just be over analyzing this, or has anyone had any specific trouble with excessive fraying?
It's because it's meant to be used inline.
There is much more friction which makes braking feel like **** IMO and it does cause some wear. I have never heard of fraying however.