Opinions requested for brake replacement

[alke46]

I am getting ready to install ss braided brake lines on the front of my bike. I am seeking opinions on whether to retain the existing joint or just use two lines from the m/c to the calipers.

Is it even feasible to keep the joint in place? I just thought it would look better to only have 1 hose from the m/c instead of using the double banjo with lines going to the calipers.

TIA,

Larry

[SVSooke]

I've done it both ways,kept the splitter on my 85 750 and did 2 lines on the 78 1000.It might be just a bit harder to bleed the brakes with a splitter but not much in my experience.I prefer the look of 1 line to the MC for what that's worth

[BigD_83]

I don't think there is much difference in performance, but I too prefer the cleaner look of the single line.

[Guest]

The two line system is easier to bleed, but there is no measurable performance difference between them. I prefer the two line system for the easier bleeding, but it really is a personal preference.


Mark

[Guest]

another option is to run a second line from caliper to caliper over the fender. works pretty well.

[salty_monk]

I have done it all ways... My favourite is the loop over the fender. Cheaper, cleaner, what's not to like?

[SVSooke]

I have done it all ways... My favourite is the loop over the fender. Cheaper, cleaner, what's not to like?

Shows how much of a personal taste thing it is.I hate the look or even the idea of doing the over the fender line,that's just my opinion though.

[alke46]

I think I will stick with the stock look and do the one line to the splitter (joint) and then one line to each of the two calipers. Thanks for all your inputs.

Larry

[Nessism]

With the stock 3 line system the total amount of line length is less than with two full size lines.

[alke46]

With the stock 3 line system the total amount of line length is less than with two full size lines.

So there is even a bargain involved. We all love bargains. I really just want to keep the stock look.

[bwringer]

Well, with two lines you also have two less fittings to buy.

I think on my bike it ended up about $10 cheaper, so that's what I did. One line from master to splitter does look a little cleaner and closer to stock, and it can help avoid potential clearance issues if you install different bars.

Hydraulically speaking, it makes no difference, so do whatever pleases you.