SS Brake lines

[KiwiCol]

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?

[Mick_J]

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.

[Notty]

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

[grog]

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

[Eric GSX1400K3]

Goodridge Carboline  black in either 2 or 3 line are on the list for my K3

[GSXKING]

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.

[Eric GSX1400K3]

I will have a squizzy at them Hel lines me thinks...

[Tony Nitrous]

.  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.

[gsxbarmy]

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.

[Eric GSX1400K3]

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.

[KiwiCol]

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.

[GSXKING]

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.

[Tony Nitrous]

No reason to use zip-ties Balmy.
Normal brake line guides work fine.

[Eric GSX1400K3]

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

[grog]

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.