Buying some cheap SS Brake Hoses? CBR kit

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Buying some cheap SS Brake Hoses? CBR kit

Post by Lope » Tue Dec 01, 2009 9:36 pm

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I found a CBR 2 line SS Brake line kit:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CBR-MOTO ... 3176wt_940" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Still don't know if I want to get them, but thought you guys might be interested or know if they'd be compatible and what connectors are needed...

What about the splitter? it doesn't seem to use one...
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Re: Cheap Stainless Steel Brake Hoses on Ebay!

Post by CMSMJ1 » Tue Dec 01, 2009 9:42 pm

that is not cheap mate...

You need to check the fittings you have now and see what you need.

For cheap - goodridge hoses from wizbizltd - £40 UK for a 3 line set. The one you linked is $25 for 1 line...
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Re: Cheap Stainless Steel Brake Hoses on Ebay!

Post by Lope » Tue Dec 01, 2009 10:31 pm

Oh wow. I see. A pair of SS Brake Hoses here cost R2000 upwards which is about 160GBP.

I've read on a few bike forums people saying u shouldn't do the back brakes with SS because the flex in the rear hose helps the wheel not lock up in various conditions like road surface irregularities and whatnot.
Its mostly on the front I'd want to have the extra power and feeling. What do u guys think?

thanks for the link. I couldnt find hoses anywhere on their site. Used the product index and tried with google:
http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=hose+s ... zltd.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Re: Cheap Stainless Steel Brake Hoses on Ebay!

Post by CMSMJ1 » Tue Dec 01, 2009 10:50 pm

sry mate - It was gixxerwez..

goodridge hoses for 39 quid are the deal...
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Re: Cheap Stainless Steel Brake Hoses on Ebay!

Post by Neosophist » Wed Dec 02, 2009 1:40 am

Lope wrote:Oh wow. I see. A pair of SS Brake Hoses here cost R2000 upwards which is about 160GBP.

I've read on a few bike forums people saying u shouldn't do the back brakes with SS because the flex in the rear hose helps the wheel not lock up in various conditions like road surface irregularities and whatnot.
Its mostly on the front I'd want to have the extra power and feeling. What do u guys think?

thanks for the link. I couldnt find hoses anywhere on their site. Used the product index and tried with google:
http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=hose+s ... zltd.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Flex in the rear hose is good? That doesn't sound right.. theres quite a few people on here who have a braided rear hose. (me included)

If your locking up the back wheel your pressing it too hard.

Braided hoses won't give you anymore stopping power anyway (unless your lines are bulging very badly and your not getting full pressure)

They will change the way the lever feels though, especially if you switch to a 2-line 'race' configuration upfront (straight from MC -> Calipers) no Y piece.

Stopping power will be the same, just need to pull the lever less to achieve it.
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Re: Cheap Stainless Steel Brake Hoses on Ebay!

Post by Cammo » Wed Dec 02, 2009 3:30 am

Lope wrote:Its mostly on the front I'd want to have the extra power and feeling. What do u guys think?
I find that braided lines are useless on the back, but that might be just me and my clumsy hoof! I actually set the rear brake pedal up to have 50% more movement than standard for extra feel.

Essential improvement on the front though!
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Re: Buying some cheap SS Brake Hoses? CBR kit

Post by Lope » Sun Dec 27, 2009 12:08 pm

Bump, found some a new CBR kit with 2 SS Brake lines. (see first post)

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