[sundowners]

I'm thinking of getting some new brake lines. I've heard that they make a big difference.

Which ones should I get? Kevlar or Stainless Steel?

What brand is the best?

Any recommendations?

Thanks,

Brian

 

[Swedie]

Kevlar is better so I've heard.. more expensive too.

Mine are steelbraded. They sometimes rub off the paint on my front fairing (the one over the front wheel) (when landing wheelies or just riding hard)

 

[scooter]

Check out the Galfer brake lines at www.kneedraggers.com

I am going to get the blue lines to match my bike.

 

[winders]

Kevlar lines are not better. They are lighter but kevlar deteriorates in sunlight. Get stainless lines with rubber coating on them. I like Galfer lines.

Scott

 

[Nucking Futs]

Goodridge -2 race lines are the best. You will have to special order them, and make sure you specify -2, because -3 are not as good.

 

[winders]

I have used -2 and -3 lines on the street and for racing. I find the -3 lines to work just as well as the -2 lines. In fact, I like the -3 lines for the street because you can get them with a rubber/plastic cover that will protect the hose and the bike.

The advantage the -2 lines have over the -3 lines is slightly less expansion. The disadvantge is that more lever pressure is required to for the same amount of braking power.The -2 lines also cost quite a bit more.

I'll take the -3 lines....

Scott

 

[zenek2k]

is there an advantage of using aftermarket break lines or is it just for looks?

 

[winders]

Yes! The stock rubber lines expand. And they expand even more when the brake fluid gets hot.

Braided stainless steel brake lines are a defininte improvement!!

Scott

 

[Rageous 1]

I have the Goodridge lines installed.....

They look good, they work great!!!(Goodridge Kevlar lines). Stiffer than the factory lines when brakes are applied. I had one factory on the front and one Goodridge on the front to make a comparison. The Goodrige was noticeably stiffer which would imply that it had less flex and more direct braking application. I do recommend them!!! Got them from Lockhart Phillips. :thumbup

 

[MukksR1]

Braided Lines?

I'm not raining on anyone's parade but if you take a stock line and cut it open you will find something interesting...steel braided lines with a thick plastic cover. True, they do expand more than an aftermarket product but I've only seen SLIGHT fade under the most extreme conditions at the track. As for Kevlar vs Steel? I've got both on two different bikes and both work very well. If you keep the lines bled (Speedbleeders work great) and remove the glazing from the rotors occassionaly, there shouldn't be a problem. Hope this helps out on your decision.

 

[sundowners]

Thanks for all the info, guys,
I'll be ordering some this month, Don't know which ones but I really don't think I can go wrong with either SS or Kevlar.
Thanks for all the good info. I really appreciate it.

Brian