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Stainless steel brake line questions

Started by shayes9761, March 10, 2014, 10:54:13 AM

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shayes9761

Quote from: 1tinindian on March 10, 2014, 10:55:10 PM
I also went with the two line Spiegler set up on the front and a Galfer in the rear.


Why not the Speigler in the rear too?
Shawn Hayes

Firm believer in ATGATT
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2012 Honda Goldwing (GWRRA member)

shayes9761

Quote from: aviationfred on March 10, 2014, 07:41:25 PM
Most of the stainless brake line kits will come with new banjo bolts and crush washers. The 2 line kits should also come with a double length banjo bolt.

Here are shots of how I routed my brake lines.


No issue with the way the lines lay (front or rear) with chaffing or rubbing on the front fender?
Shawn Hayes

Firm believer in ATGATT
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2012 Honda Goldwing (GWRRA member)

FeralRdr

Quote from: shayes9761 on March 11, 2014, 07:59:14 AM
Quote from: aviationfred on March 10, 2014, 07:41:25 PM
Most of the stainless brake line kits will come with new banjo bolts and crush washers. The 2 line kits should also come with a double length banjo bolt.

Here are shots of how I routed my brake lines.


No issue with the way the lines lay (front or rear) with chaffing or rubbing on the front fender?

My lines were routed almost exactly like Fred's.  In my case, I had an '87 with OEM forks and brakes (Anti-Dive disabled).  I originally did have issues with the lines touching my fender, but used the OEM brake line brackets to keep them in place via zip-ties.  I can't offer any info on the rear, as I never replaced the OEM rear line (just the front brakes and clutch). 


1tinindian

Quote from: shayes9761 on March 11, 2014, 07:56:38 AM
Quote from: 1tinindian on March 10, 2014, 10:55:10 PM
I also went with the two line Spiegler set up on the front and a Galfer in the rear.


Why not the Speigler in the rear too?
Because the fronts were custom fit, as where the rear was a stock set up and the Galfers were cheaper.

My front lines,




And the rear,




Leon
"I want to be free to ride my machine without being hassled by the "man"!
91 FJ1200

aviationfred

Quote from: shayes9761 on March 11, 2014, 07:59:14 AM
No issue with the way the lines lay (front or rear) with chaffing or rubbing on the front fender?

The braided lines are pretty stiff and do not offer much movement. I can't speak for ther other brands, but Galfer and Goldridge have plastic covering over the stainless braid so there are no chaffing issues.

fred
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