This picture shows how the headset moves when you grab
your front brake. See how Gap A is larger on
the right than on the left? That's because the braking
forces are pushing the fork towards the back of the
bike. The bearing can't move because it's stuck in the
cup. The only movement is at the dynamic surface between
the base plate and the bearing. Notice how Gap A
and Gap B are not the same in the left and right
sides of this picture due to braking forces.
This picture shows how the "Integrated" headset
moves when you grab your front brake. The big red arrows
illustrate how the bearing not restricted from moving
in the frame. This movement happens because the bearing
is not fixed to the frame. Just like the conventional
headset, Gap A is larger on one side than the
other, but also notice Gap C. Gap C shows
how the bearing is scuffing against the frame, causing
wear and creaking noises.
The bearing won't be getting worn out, bearing steel
is harder than anything anyone builds bike frames out
of- titanium, steel, aluminum, composites- it doesn't
matter, bearing steel will wear through them all. Even
faster once you get a little grit and water in there.
That's grinding paste.