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Brake Lines - RoyBatty - 05-11-20
I fancy replacing the original stock brake lines on my bike.
Any particular ones better than others?
Best price I've found is for EBC lines from Demon Tweaks, about £93 the whole set.
Does the FOC-U get a discount anywhere? I thought I read something about HEL lines but can't find it now...
Re: Brake Lines - teecee90 - 05-11-20
Venhill lines are highly recommended. Top quality and the swivel banjo fittings making installation very simple.
https://www.venhill.co.uk/partfinder/search/vehicle/id/5563
Re: Brake Lines - Dudeofrude - 05-11-20
I can highly recommend Wezmoto lines. I replaced my aged HEL ones with them in the summer. You wouldn't tell the difference in terms of finish and quality but they are only £60 for the full set!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141063262561
Re: Brake Lines - robbo - 05-11-20
I've had forum discount from Hel on two occasions in recent years, even for a can of brake fluid. From memory the code was FORUM 25 or maybe 20. If you do a search on this forum you'll come across it, providing of course, Hel still offer us discount.
Re: Brake Lines - PieEater - 05-11-20
(05-11-20, 12:39 PM)Dudeofrude link Wrote: I can highly recommend Wezmoto lines. I replaced my aged HEL ones with them in the summer. You wouldn't tell the difference in terms of finish and qualityThat will be because Wez makes his lines in the Hel factory with their parts so they are exactly the same minus the Hel branding
Re: Brake Lines - RoyBatty - 05-11-20
Thanks all :thumbup
Still pondering, I just did a 'dry run' on the HEL website and can confirm Forum25 works as a discount code. (-25%)
Venhill seems to have availability issues.
Re: Brake Lines - SkidT - 05-11-20
(05-11-20, 06:47 PM)RoyBatty link Wrote: I just did a 'dry run' on the HEL website and can confirm Forum25 works as a discount code. (-25%)
Venhill seems to have availability issues.
Wish Id thought to look on the forum before I ordered a full set of HEL for my Gen 1 earlier this year, at full cost. :'(
Re: Brake Lines - teecee90 - 05-11-20
(05-11-20, 06:47 PM)RoyBatty link Wrote: Venhill seems to have availability issues.
They are made to order and can be modified to your specifications if necessary (eg extra length for bar risers). They aren’t cheap (I got the stainless ones) but quality is first class.
Re: Brake Lines - dangerousdave - 06-11-20
2 hose or 3 hose? any suggestions which is better?
Re: Brake Lines - teecee90 - 06-11-20
I went for 3 hose at the front, just because I think it looks neater.
Re: Brake Lines - robbo - 06-11-20
:agree For exactly the same reason.
Re: Brake Lines - vinnyb - 06-11-20
(06-11-20, 02:52 PM)robbo link Wrote: :agree For exactly the same reason.Me too. Still not fitted them yet though :rolleyes
Re: Brake Lines - RoyBatty - 06-11-20
So I've gone with the HEL lines, full set, ~£74 with the discount.
Bleed nipples very corroded, and covers missing, so they're on their way from Yambits.
Also some silver Renthals (758) from somewhere called '24MX' - £39. Nowhere else had any in stock.
£££££ I've only had it two days!!
The Best fun though.
Re: Brake Lines - RoyBatty - 15-11-20
Who knew there was a 'Secret Extra Bleed Nipple' around the back of the rear caliper?!
Spent ages (and lots of Dot4) this afternoon trying to bleed the new rear line, -couldn't get a 'firm pedal' and eventually gave up thinking I needed a Master Cylinder repair kit or something.
Then later I happened to be around the other side of the bike and spotted it. Job done! :-)
Re: Brake Lines - robbo - 15-11-20
(15-11-20, 07:14 PM)RoyBatty link Wrote: Who knew there was a 'Secret Extra Bleed Nipple' around the back of the rear caliper?!Yep, knew about that, but still took some time to get a firm pedal though. Ended up raising the caliper above the master cylinder. Best rear brake I’ve ever had on a bike, without a doubt.
Spent ages (and lots of Dot4) this afternoon trying to bleed the new rear line, -couldn't get a 'firm pedal' and eventually gave up thinking I needed a Master Cylinder repair kit or something.
Then later I happened to be around the other side of the bike and spotted it. Job done! :-)
Re: Brake Lines - coffee - 15-11-20
(05-11-20, 05:27 PM)PieEater link Wrote: [quote author=Dudeofrude link=topic=26594.msg321173#msg321173 date=1604576350]That will be because Wez makes his lines in the Hel factory with their parts so they are exactly the same minus the Hel branding
I can highly recommend Wezmoto lines. I replaced my aged HEL ones with them in the summer. You wouldn't tell the difference in terms of finish and quality
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Put Wezmoto lines on mine and thought they were great quality,then seen this post and realised why. :thumbup
Re: Brake Lines - RoyBatty - 16-11-20
I eventually loosened both caliper bolts, and removed the front one (on the rear caliper), so was able to 'hinge' the caliper down a bit such that the nipples were more nearly at the very top. Quite a bit more air came out once I did that. :-)
Re: Brake Lines - coffee - 16-11-20
Were your Renthal bars straight or with a rise? only asking because I wanted a more comfortable riding position on my Gen 2 so,not thinking I bought a pair with a medium rise which were just right but the oem brake lines were a fair bit short ,that's how I came to buy some lengthened ones from Wezmoto and while I was at it I got the rear as well.I wasn't planning on putting braided lines on initially but they tidied the bike up so much I'm glad the original ones didn't fit.Just wasn't sure whether you had the same problem with a Gen1
Re: Brake Lines - RoyBatty - 16-11-20
I got the '758' bars, in Silver. They call them 'Road Bike Ultra Low'. I wouldn't say there's any more rise than the standard bars, they're a little wider, and quite a bit less raked back at the ends. Feels a slightly more 'aggressive' riding position.
I haven't got the master cylinder on yet but with a 'dry run' it seems like the length of the HEL lines will be fine, especially if I route them to the right of the horn bracket etc (2 lines, not 3).
I'm waiting on getting the nerve to attempt tapping the bars in order to use the stock bar ends.... And drilling the holes for the switchgear in the right places. Gulp! The tap has arrived (~£9.50 Amazon), but Brave Pill, and clear head, needed!
Re: Brake Lines - coffee - 17-11-20
The bar ends must be different than the gen2, that has a rubber insert moulded in to end of the bar, I couldn't get them out and bought some renthal bar ends which look neat but are to light,so much so I had to put some grip puppies on to get rid of some vibration,they work ok but look a bit thick on the bars.Those holes you drill for the switchgear are a nightmare to get bang on,well,they were for me,I remember looking at a u/tube video and the bloke who was doing the job didn't bother drilling the bars,instead he put some form of thick tape under the switchgear and tightened them up!Didn't fancy that at all and I was glad I persevered with the holes,best of luck. :lol