I'm looking on ebay at front brake lines, most appear to come from the UK, any better than another? Reasons? Looking at HEL lines, Wemoto & Venhill brands, not much between them in price. A couple say they'll even add length at no extra cost. I'd prefer the 3 line setup, but not totally against a 2 line setup.
Your recommendations chaps?
They are all good makes Col, I've never heard of any problems with any of them, pick the one that's the best price for what you want.
I just fitted Hel and went with the standard set up after advice on here - looks a lot neater in plain stainless :)
I have Oberon risers and the standard length not a problem
Col, drop these blokes an e mail. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Suzuki-GSX1400-K1-K8-2001-2008-BTR-OEM-Replacements-Front-Brake-Hose-Kit/192226373083?hash=item2cc195addb:g:6YIAAOSwJwpZ0p1O
Goodridge Carboline black in either 2 or 3 line are on the list for my K3
Got my HEL braided lines, two front lines (one to each caliper from master), rear brake and clutch, in Sky Blue with Titanium fittings from UK on Ebay for 1/2 the price of any Australian shop.
I will have a squizzy at them Hel lines me thinks...
Quote from: KiwiCol on Thursday, 06 June 2019, 06:24 PM. A couple say they'll even add length at no extra cost. I'd prefer the 3 line setup, but not totally against a 2 line setup.
Your recommendations chaps?
I have a bike with one line to a splitter on the bottom yoke, then a line down each fork.
I have a bike with one line from the master to the calliper, and a line looping over the guard to the other side.
I have a bike with two lines, both from the master to each calliper.
I have used several versions of each in the past on different bikes.
The master cylinder type and condition and the fluid and pads make a lot more difference than the line layout in my opinion.
Quote from: KiwiCol on Thursday, 06 June 2019, 06:24 PM
I'm looking on ebay at front brake lines, most appear to come from the UK, any better than another? Reasons? Looking at HEL lines, Wemoto & Venhill brands, not much between them in price. A couple say they'll even add length at no extra cost. I'd prefer the 3 line setup, but not totally against a 2 line setup.
Your recommendations chaps?
Personal choice Colin, it's been proven that there is no difference in braking performance between the 2 and 3 line setup. Personally I preferred the 3 if only because it is neater, making use of the splitter under the bottom yoke, else you need to determine so e way of holding the 2 lines in around there. Many use electrical ties, but IMO it does look very neat.
3 line set up for me, in black or Carboline. Had a triumph Daytona with plain stainless lines as factory, I added Pazzo adjustable levers (std length) as I felt that the short version were too easy to miss in an emergency stop situation.
I will keep the 1402 with standard levers but def upgrade the 15y.o rubber lines soon.
I'm thinking of the 3 line as well. Reason is not so much the ageing rubber lines, it's the risers I put on. Whilst the bars are on, the lines are on the tight side. I either make an easy bracket to hold the splitter higher & accept the tight lines, or just put slightly longer lines on. Best option would be longer lines & being SS also removes any possible short comings of the OEM lines - not that there's been any to date, but making old lines tighter, there could be some.
You won't believe the difference in "The Feel" of the brakes with braided lines. The rubber hoses flex and more as they age. They are the cheap option factories use. I also have Pazzo levers they are more adjustable and again "Feel" better.
No reason to use zip-ties Balmy.
Normal brake line guides work fine.
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Quote from: GSXKING on Friday, 07 June 2019, 05:46 PM
You won't believe the difference in "The Feel" of the brakes with braided lines. The rubber hoses flex and more as they age. They are the cheap option factories use. I also have Pazzo levers they are more adjustable and again "Feel" better.
Sure, the oem has 4 adjustment points, Pazzo has 8 from memory. Now youve got me thinking why stop at braided lines....mmmmm
Adjustments, everything has them. Good to have. Set my levers once, never bothered again. Front forks, is it 4 adjustments, drove me crazy trying to setting years back, got suspension bloke to set, never think of again. Set and forget, works for me.
Try a bike with radial brakes, braided lines and the latest "smart" ABS....
... then go back to a 14's stock 6 plops and rubber lines! :cry2:
Yeah, but you need a $ 1000 OBDii code reader, a physicist degree and a electrical engineering degree to work on the fancy pants radial braked,and thingymawhatsit bike, whereas on the good ol 1402, a couple of spanners plus Allen keys and were set.
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Agree Tony. Not sure how advanced 2011 Diavel brakes are but wow do they stop. Really have to re adjust myself when back onto 14.
Found a supplier in UK that will do a full set for £99.99 3 line front, rear & clutch with extra length on master line & clutch. Happy with that for sure. OHA Motorspost Ltd is the name.
Quote from: Eric GSX1400K3 on Friday, 07 June 2019, 08:34 PM
Yeah, but you need a $ 1000 OBDii code reader, a physicist degree and a electrical engineering degree to work on the fancy pants radial braked,and thingymawhatsit bike, whereas on the good ol 1402, a couple of spanners plus Allen keys and were set.
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B-King's radial brakes make the 14's brakes feel like Fred Flintstones car.
My Kings brakes get less attention than my 14's.
Mates with ABS Kings never have a drama with them.
Yes, the new smart ABS isn't a hammer and screwdriver compatible, but it works and works very well. True, I can't fix it, but I can't fix my 14's ECU, powercommander or clocks like I could on old bikes, most folk don't even change tyre or do valve clearances.
I have old bikes to throw spanners at. As a rider the latest stuff is brilliant.
Cars? TV's? Computers? Phones?
Not buying something because I can't fix it doesn't make sense to me.