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Title: Fabricating hydraulic lines
Post by: Waiex191 on July 01, 2021, 07:49:46 AM
Hey all,
Not really an FJ question - actually I had discussed this for the FJ in my project thread and decided buying lines from RPM was the best bet.  But for our V30 Magna, it seems there are no premade clutch lines available anywhere.  There are some pretty knowledgeable folks on here and I wonder if anybody could point me to a source of parts for making my own braided lines.  It seems some of the options I found before are NLA, and the best I found so far is Earl's.

Andy advice?
Thanks.
Title: Re: Fabricating hydraulic lines
Post by: Pat Conlon on July 01, 2021, 08:10:19 AM
Back in the olden days, before RPM carried Spiegler line kits for our FJ's, you had to measure your own lines and order directly from Spiegler.
https://spieglerusa.com/brakes/brake-lines-accessories-tools/custom-brake-lines.html

Sorry, but you have to give them your email addy, then you can Select your banjo fitting here: https://spieglerusa.com/brakes/brake-lines-accessories-tools/custom-brake-lines/standard-brakeline-2.html
Title: Re: Fabricating hydraulic lines
Post by: giantkiller on July 01, 2021, 08:29:28 AM
Quote from: Pat Conlon on July 01, 2021, 08:10:19 AM
Back in the olden days, before RPM carried Spiegler line kits for our FJ's, you had to measure your own lines and order directly from Spiegler.
https://spieglerusa.com/brakes/brake-lines-accessories-tools/custom-brake-lines.html

Sorry, but you have to give them your email addy, then you can Select your banjo fitting here: https://spieglerusa.com/brakes/brake-lines-accessories-tools/custom-brake-lines/standard-brakeline-2.html
Spiegler's lines are  kool because you can  rotate the banjos. I had a local hydraulic company make my first set. For the gixxer front end and rear brake.  And he had to remake one because the orientation of the banjo wasn't correct.
Title: Re: Fabricating hydraulic lines
Post by: Pat Conlon on July 01, 2021, 08:34:39 AM
Yep, never a twisted line with Spiegler.
Title: Re: Fabricating hydraulic lines
Post by: red on July 01, 2021, 09:51:19 AM
Quote from: Waiex191 on July 01, 2021, 07:49:46 AMHey all,
Not really an FJ question - actually I had discussed this for the FJ in my project thread and decided buying lines from RPM was the best bet.  But for our V30 Magna, it seems there are no premade clutch lines available anywhere.  There are some pretty knowledgeable folks on here and I wonder if anybody could point me to a source of parts for making my own braided lines.  It seems some of the options I found before are NLA, and the best I found so far is Earl's.  Andy advice?  Thanks.
Waiex191,

I'd go shopping around the local hydraulics shops.  The right place should be able to copy your old hydraulic lines, with the new banjo ends which can rotate as needed when you install them.  You can get the stainless-braided lines with custom-colored translucent sheathing including clear, if desired.  Chances are, a decent independent bike shop can give you some good places to check locally.  Please report back, with any good sources you may find there.
Title: Re: Fabricating hydraulic lines
Post by: Waiex191 on July 01, 2021, 10:26:06 AM
Thanks guys, I appreciate the responses.  I'll let you know how we make out.
Title: Re: Fabricating hydraulic lines
Post by: JPaganel on July 01, 2021, 11:45:34 AM
Quote from: red on July 01, 2021, 09:51:19 AM
I'd go shopping around the local hydraulics shops.  The right place should be able to copy your old hydraulic lines, with the new banjo ends which can rotate as needed when you install them.  You can get the stainless-braided lines with custom-colored translucent sheathing including clear, if desired.  Chances are, a decent independent bike shop can give you some good places to check locally.  Please report back, with any good sources you may find there.

This.

I usually get my lines from a local Pirtek shop. They are an industrial hydraulics franchise. Their top line brake hose would probably outlast any vehicle in existence.
Title: Re: Fabricating hydraulic lines
Post by: ZOA NOM on July 01, 2021, 12:28:13 PM
Check out Venhill (https://www.venhillusa.com/), as seen in this thread (http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=18482.0). I love mine.
Title: Re: Fabricating hydraulic lines
Post by: aviationfred on July 01, 2021, 04:32:55 PM
You can order a Spiegler clutch line for your Magna from RPM.  :drinks:

When I did the Suzuki USD fork mod, I needed a custom length for the brake line. I contacted RPM and gave them the length that I needed and the angle of each end. I think I got the new line delivered in about 10 days. Plus, you can specify any color of line and/or fittings. I went with all Black.



Fred