brake line kits.

[lumpyv]

if i were to change my old brake lines for spangly new braided ones do i want a 2 line kit or a 3 line kit? both the ones , from the same manufacturer, that i have looked at say "buy these to replace standard"
?? cheers

[lloydie]

two separate for the front and a single for the rear
and one for the clutch

[lumpyv]

aha ! well ive had a bit more of a look and the three line kit is standard and a 2 line kit is an "over the mudguard " set ?? i dont think either include the rear brake/clutch though??

[lloydie]

you dont really need the rear as it dont get used as hard as the front .
and the clutch gives better feel when it grabs
for the front just get the kit with to long pipes not the over mud guard kit
you will also need 4 p clips to keep them tidy

[lumpyv]

cheers mate

[sirch345]

Also go for stainless steel or the cheaper zinc plated fittings, but not anodised alloy for road use

Chris.

[templ8]

Try a Venhill kit if you can.
I fitted Goodridge brake lines and struggled getting the lines on without twisting, the ends are crimped on and hard to rotate for a good fit.

Got a Venhill clutch line and its far superior, the banjo fittings are threaded so the line screws on to them, dead easy to get a good fit. They have chromed fittings instead of cadmium plated so should stay nice for longer too

[lloydie]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/97-Honda-VTR- ... _500wt_947

[lumpyv]

Try a Venhill kit if you can.
I fitted Goodridge brake lines and struggled getting the lines on without twisting, the ends are crimped on and hard to rotate for a good fit.

Got a Venhill clutch line and its far superior, the banjo fittings are threaded so the line screws on to them, dead easy to get a good fit. They have chromed fittings instead of cadmium plated so should stay nice for longer too

these were the brand i was looking at..

[Kev L]

Lloydie you got fleas again mate?

[lloydie]

Yep I've got an itch waiting for parts to come tomorrow

[seb421]

Get HELL Lines ive had Venhill in the past they was good too

[lumpyv]

just had a look at whats on the bike and from the brake lever it goes to a splitter then to each caliper so guess what i need is a 3 line kit?.

[Kev L]

just had a look at whats on the bike and from the brake lever it goes to a splitter then to each caliper so guess what i need is a 3 line kit?.

You don't have to go that way, you can just run two hoses from the M/C, one to either caliper. That's the set up on mine and it works fine.

[agentpineapple]

if you want some fancy lines, i go with hel, they have lots of colours........
http://h-e-l.co.uk/