Brake hose questions

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Re: Brake hose questions

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HMB Don wrote:No, I only buy the lines as a 5 line kit. When I worked with Galfer getting this kit made up it took a whole year to get the lines correct. As you know a set of stock front brake lines cost almost $250.00. So NorCal sells the 5 line kit for $210.00.

I just installed a complete set on my 2000 . Started last night pulling the plastic ; on the left side ,and pulling all the fluid out of the systems. Back to front on the brake lines today starting around ten then took on the clutch line after lunch. I may try some GALFER brake pads, if they make non- sintered metal. Those rotors are not cheep. :!! What a nice look these lines make.
I have been meaning to install since the Fall Ride In Up State NY .
But the weather has had its good moderate temp days for riding, Even today I could have went out in the morning sunshine.... that all changed after lunch time. Cold and damp, I am so lucky to have a heated shop to work in.
Once up on the lift , I can see all the dirt I brought back from the ride-in. :laughing: Time for its twice a year thorough cleaning and wax job.
So in closing , well / GALFER lines were a great fit , aside from needing 6 inch's of fuel line to secure at the OEM clamp areas. Not a deal breaker at all . ALONG WITH 4 plastic ties very little is needed in shop supplies and DOT 4 fluid. An easy day of Christmas music and bike work.
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Re: Brake hose questions

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Mine also went together swimmingly. The slave end of the clutch hose didn't fit quite as nicely as stock, but it'll definitely work. And the pads work fine, too.
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Nails wrote:Mine also went together swimmingly. The slave end of the clutch hose didn't fit quite as nicely as stock, but it'll definitely work. And the pads work fine, too.
Oh---- :!! Mine did. Did you have the newest set with the rubber sleeve over the crimped collar of the fittings. And all the text on the hose was positioned to the inboard side to keep it out of view. I will post a few pics tomorrow...I could have not made them any better myself.
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Re: Brake hose questions

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I did this a while go, so from memory (which is what I use to forget things): The angle on that banjo bolt wasn't quite right. The hose has a kinda hard kink to get around/below the engine. Less than "perfect", but perfectly serviceable. A little more bend would've been swell.

I changed mine mostly because I think the substance I found inside all of these lines was 1996 brake fluid. I've been fully expecting the cylinder seals to leak, but they haven't yet.

Bottom line: I recommend this upgrade.
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Nails wrote:I did this a while go, so from memory (which is what I use to forget things): The angle on that banjo bolt wasn't quite right. The hose has a kinda hard kink to get around/below the engine. Less than "perfect", but perfectly serviceable. A little more bend would've been swell.

I changed mine mostly because I think the substance I found inside all of these lines was 1996 brake fluid. I've been fully expecting the cylinder seals to leak, but they haven't yet.

Bottom line: I recommend this upgrade.
Nails,I love the term" that memory is what is used to forget things" :laughing: :rolling:
I have wondered what that device is called :gig:
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