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Bikes, Hints'n'Tips => Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner => Topic started by: chr999chr on 19 November 2013, 01:10:28 pm

Title: Two or Three brake lines
Post by: chr999chr on 19 November 2013, 01:10:28 pm: Was looking to replace my front brake lines. Whats the difference in the 2 or 3 line standard or race. Is there any benefit fitting one or the other

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Title: Re: Two or Three brake lines
Post by: bigbluebear on 19 November 2013, 03:59:16 pm: I've gone for two, no splitter from the master cylinder.
Title: Re: Two or Three brake lines
Post by: Falcon 269 on 19 November 2013, 05:26:44 pm: If you decide to go for a 2-line set, I suggest you look at Venhill because their fittings are adjustable. You might find that this helps with getting the lines to curve correctly down to the calipers.

I had a HEL 2-line set for a while but wasn't happy with the routing and reverted to a 3-line set until I fitted R1 forks. Because I needed custom length lines for the R1 front end, I had Venhill make them up for me and the adjustable fittings work nicely.
Title: Re: Two or Three brake lines
Post by: bigbluebear on 19 November 2013, 05:37:42 pm: I had mine measured as I have Renthal 773 bars so were custom made to fit from Hel
Title: Re: Two or Three brake lines
Post by: mickvp on 19 November 2013, 05:42:55 pm: Ive got a 2 line goodridge setup. no difference bar the splitter is gone AFAIK.
Title: Re: Two or Three brake lines
Post by: dickturpin on 19 November 2013, 06:17:43 pm: 3 line from hel...which also have adjustable fittings.
Title: Re: Two or Three brake lines
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 19 November 2013, 06:19:50 pm: I've had both set-ups in the past, no discernible performance difference, had no problems with routing. Just personal preference really.
Title: Re: Two or Three brake lines
Post by: Tmation on 20 November 2013, 02:18:04 pm: I have the 3 line Venhill setup on mine and am very happy with them.

I have had Earls and HEL in the past (2 and 3 line set ups), and the Venhills seem nicer (and easier to line up).

2 line front is a requirement for proddy racing (well it used to be), its also cheaper than the 3 line.

Just my 2p worth.
Title: Re: Two or Three brake lines
Post by: JoeRock on 20 November 2013, 03:11:09 pm: Two lines, it's easier to bleed mainly!
Title: Re: Two or Three brake lines
Post by: nickodemon on 20 November 2013, 10:12:59 pm: Quote from: JoeRock on 20 November 2013, 03:11:09 pm
Two lines, it's easier to bleed mainly!

+1 :)
Title: Re: Two or Three brake lines
Post by: Dave48 on 20 November 2013, 10:57:05 pm: Just fitted Goodridge 2-line front & (obviously) single rear. My bike is an 03 600 & the original rubber hoses were well past their "best before" date! Have also replaced the brake caliper seals, cleaned & checked everything, applied red rubber grease to outer edges of pistons & also overhauled master cylinder with "Yamaha" kits. Nice new fluid & bled easily. Oh yes, copper grease applied sparingly to back of brake pads and pad pins. Job done-sorted! :D