braided hose - uk purchase

[gs550cafe]

Hello,

I have a 1979 GS550E, single disc brake on the front.

The brake is pretty S*** and even after a good bleed, I can almost pull the brake lever to the handle bar. I think the rubber brake hose is old and needs replacing..

I have been looking online for braided hosts but can't seem to get the cost down - ?80 seems a bit to much money?

Any ideas how I can source a lower cost braided brake hoses? Maybe I should just stick to rubber?

cheers

[hampshirehog]

This will fit:

http://www.helperformance.com/suzuki-gs750-b-1977

For a single disc 750 but it'll plug straight in. ?30 for the front.

[gs550cafe]

Thank you !!!

What would you recommend for a brake service kit? Thinking new seals?

[hampshirehog]

I would get hold of Nick Chambers and ask him if he's got a stainless piston and a new seal for your bike. He's a Yamaha guy mainly but does some Suzuki brake parts. Sound guy.

If you go stainless it's fit and forget.

Heres a link to an eBay item he's selling:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-gsxr600-gsxr750-stainless-brake-caliper-pistons-/391329871603?hash=item5b1d13f6f3:g:sIYAAOSwys5WV3Dt

[gs550cafe]

Many Thanks - Just send this guy a message. Is there a rebuild guide on here?

[DohcBikes]

Have you not been in contact with Goodridge? They make hoses in the UK fr a price that still makes sense to have them shipped here, so I would think they'd be reasonable

[Jonathan]

If you're in the uk and you want braided brake hoses made up and West Bromwich is within your reach, go see James Lister Motorsport under the M5 between juncts1&2