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braided brake lines
« on: 31 January 2018, 12:43:34 am »
ok just been having a search around for some new brake lines (its about time i replaced them on the old girl)
and came across wezmoto , they seem ok and read a lot of reviews all over the place as when it comes to brakes i read everything i can on even the smaller companys (in case they aint had the good chances against HEL and GOODRIDGE)
they seem to do two kits for the fzs600 a OEM standard and a full length race kit (cheaper ?)
the only difference i can see is that OEM=4lines, RACE=3lines
i can only assume this is a duel banjo on the master cylinder and a line to each caliper for the race kit (positives and negatives on this)
i have contacted them to confirm if this is the case and dont mind if it is with my future plans but if you guys know anything please share your knowledge
i told them i am on here and doing install videos etc to let everyone know the difference so hopefully they should get back to me with everything we all need to know.

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Re: braided brake lines
« Reply #1 on: 31 January 2018, 06:50:16 am »
This brings back nightmares for me.  :'(
I got new Venhill lines over 5 years ago and they've been absolutely fine.


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Re: braided brake lines
« Reply #2 on: 31 January 2018, 07:55:27 am »
+1 for venhill
Racers use 2 lines as the ACU Governing Body banned cross over lines as tyre or mudguard failure could and has severed the cross over line causing crashes.

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Re: braided brake lines
« Reply #3 on: 31 January 2018, 08:23:09 am »
ok just been having a search around for some new brake lines (its about time i replaced them on the old girl)
and came across wezmoto , they seem ok and read a lot of reviews all over the place as when it comes to brakes i read everything i can on even the smaller companys (in case they aint had the good chances against HEL and GOODRIDGE)
they seem to do two kits for the fzs600 a OEM standard and a full length race kit (cheaper ?)
the only difference i can see is that OEM=4lines, RACE=3lines
i can only assume this is a duel banjo on the master cylinder and a line to each caliper for the race kit (positives and negatives on this)
i have contacted them to confirm if this is the case and dont mind if it is with my future plans but if you guys know anything please share your knowledge
i told them i am on here and doing install videos etc to let everyone know the difference so hopefully they should get back to me with everything we all need to know.


You are correct the race kit comes with two front lines direct from master cylinder to each brake caliper & not three as standard setup.

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Re: braided brake lines
« Reply #4 on: 31 January 2018, 10:37:36 am »
There is a discount code if you chose Hel which covers their entire range including fluid. The 2 or 3 lines is a personal choice. I kept the splitter and went for 3 lines as you know already how neat it is going to look. Two lines would obviously be cheaper.
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Re: braided brake lines
« Reply #5 on: 31 January 2018, 03:19:04 pm »
There is a discount code if you chose Hel which covers their entire range including fluid. The 2 or 3 lines is a personal choice. I kept the splitter and went for 3 lines as you know already how neat it is going to look. Two lines would obviously be cheaper.


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Re: braided brake lines
« Reply #6 on: 31 January 2018, 04:06:22 pm »
How much do you hate the Romans. :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Re: braided brake lines
« Reply #7 on: 31 January 2018, 04:52:41 pm »
the only difference i can see is that OEM=4lines, RACE=3lines

I thought the OEM brakes were 1 line from the master to a splitter and then one to each caliper = 3 lines.
A race setup would be 2 lines direct from the master to the calipers.
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Re: braided brake lines
« Reply #8 on: 31 January 2018, 05:01:59 pm »
the only difference i can see is that OEM=4lines, RACE=3lines

I thought the OEM brakes were 1 line from the master to a splitter and then one to each caliper = 3 lines.
A race setup would be 2 lines direct from the master to the calipers.


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Re: braided brake lines
« Reply #9 on: 31 January 2018, 08:23:01 pm »
Anyone know the code for discount on the hel lines ?

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Re: braided brake lines
« Reply #10 on: 31 January 2018, 08:58:35 pm »
Anyone know the code for discount on the hel lines ?


Don't know if this approach still works:

http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,17552.msg202525.html#msg202525

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Re: braided brake lines
« Reply #11 on: 31 January 2018, 10:38:38 pm »
intresting how i mention wezmoto and everyone jumps to hel
it states in that link posted above that wez pops down and makes them for his ebay shop using there gear
there are not to many wez's in the world so im happy to guess its the same guy
unfortunatly he hasnt emailed me back yet so i have got more info on here by dinnertime than i did all day from wez lol


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Re: braided brake lines
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Re: braided brake lines
« Reply #13 on: 31 January 2018, 10:46:56 pm »
yep there the ones i was looking at lol
« Last Edit: 31 January 2018, 10:51:18 pm by Disorderlypunk »

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Re: braided brake lines
« Reply #14 on: 31 January 2018, 11:10:20 pm »
and ordered them aswell now - same price on there website
- when your arrive could you measure the lengths for the front as i asked him to add an inch on mine for my renthals and future MC replacment

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Re: braided brake lines
« Reply #15 on: 31 January 2018, 11:28:08 pm »
No problem , I have renthals 758 ultra lows so I figured the standard lengths should be fine for me

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Re: braided brake lines
« Reply #16 on: 31 January 2018, 11:43:18 pm »
+1 for venhill
Racers use 2 lines as the ACU Governing Body banned cross over lines as tyre or mudguard failure could and has severed the cross over line causing crashes.



Sorry to be a nerd. You can use a splitter on a race bike under ACU regs, as long as the splitter is not lower than the bottom yoke.
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Re: braided brake lines
« Reply #17 on: 31 January 2018, 11:49:38 pm »
im running 789's and they are a bit tight with the oem lines (thank god for the splitter in this case)
the 789 streetfighters are a little bit higher and longer looking at the comparison tables so you should be fine with 758's
im sure the first renthals i bought for this bike were 758 but they were twisted to buggery - nice angle for them though

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Re: braided brake lines
« Reply #18 on: 31 January 2018, 11:52:46 pm »
+1 for venhill
Racers use 2 lines as the ACU Governing Body banned cross over lines as tyre or mudguard failure could and has severed the cross over line causing crashes.
Sorry to be a nerd. You can use a splitter on a race bike under ACU regs, as long as the splitter is not lower than the bottom yoke.
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14.22 BRAKES For machines fitted with two front disc brakes, a split of the front brake lines for both front brake calipers must be made at or above the lower fork yoke


there are some bikes with the splitter underneath the lower yoke so its prob just a 'do em all' solution
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Re: braided brake lines
« Reply #19 on: 31 January 2018, 11:57:38 pm »
+1 for venhill
Racers use 2 lines as the ACU Governing Body banned cross over lines as tyre or mudguard failure could and has severed the cross over line causing crashes.
Sorry to be a nerd. You can use a splitter on a race bike under ACU regs, as long as the splitter is not lower than the bottom yoke.
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14.22 BRAKES For machines fitted with two front disc brakes, a split of the front brake lines for both front brake calipers must be made at or above the lower fork yoke


there are some bikes with the splitter underneath the lower yoke so its prob just a 'do em all' solution



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Re: braided brake lines
« Reply #20 on: 01 February 2018, 12:29:25 am »
thats why i have the handbook saved so i can refer to it for everything,
was ment to go for my race licence this year but its been put on hold as i havent moved yet
maybe next year (or do half a season practice if i get sorted)

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Re: braided brake lines
« Reply #21 on: 01 February 2018, 01:10:21 am »
ok so it turns out wez did get back to me very quickly, unfortunatly my email decided it was junk and didnt let me know lol
so im guessing between the two youtubers (me and matt7chunk aka suffolk rider) its a race into making a vid on how they fit lol


holy crap ive got even more to do on that front end after recent headlight and speedo issues ---- F**K

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Re: braided brake lines
« Reply #22 on: 01 February 2018, 02:39:22 am »
ok so it turns out wez did get back to me very quickly, unfortunatly my email decided it was junk and didnt let me know lol
so im guessing between the two youtubers (me and matt7chunk aka suffolk rider) its a race into making a vid on how they fit lol


holy crap ive got even more to do on that front end after recent headlight and speedo issues ---- F**K


As it happens these are the lines i bought for mine but my bike isnt on the road yet,  looking forward to seeing your review on them
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Re: braided brake lines
« Reply #23 on: 01 February 2018, 08:41:00 am »
Expected delivery date 10th of Feb, but I got hermes email this morning already so I reckon wez had a set (standard size) for the fazer already made up , so should get it before that date.


Went for the 2 line front setup, so need to decide where to route the Speedo cable  (usually mounted along the splitter overline) any ideas from 2 line users?

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Re: braided brake lines
« Reply #24 on: 01 February 2018, 08:45:49 am »

was ment to go for my race licence this year but its been put on hold as i havent moved yet
maybe next year (or do half a season practice if i get sorted)


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