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Brake lines

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I want to replace the brake lines on my 78 GS750EC. If the inside of the existing brake lines are as cruddy as the calipers were there is no way I feel I can clean the brake hoses well enough to continue to use them. The callipers had what appeared to be MUD inside them. I'm sure these are the original brake lines.
Is it possible to buy brake hoses pre-cut to length with the banjo fittings already attached to the ends for my bike?
I've seen brake line kits in the cycle parts books but none for a bike as old as mine.
Could I possibly buy kit hoses for a newer bike as long as the hoses are long enough and are for dual disc front brakes?
Anyone have any tips on what I can do?
I appreciate your help!
Thanks,
GS750GUY
 
Paragon

Paragon

Take a look at Paragon Performance's website. It's pretty much a "mom and pop" operation but they turn out an awesome brake line. If they don't offer lines for your bike, he'll probably give you a good discount for providing the measurements and specifications.

They're really nice people to work with and their stuff is quite good. By the way, if you measure your lines and angles and connections, do it twice and then have someone else check your work!!:-D
 
Another thumbs up for Paragon. I have a set of their lines on my 1100ED and they are beautiful.

If you don't want to buy high end stainless steel braided lines, you can generally have an auto parts shop makes you some right at the counter. But the Paragon set will have all the new stainless banjos, crush washers, awesome lines.
 
Making your own brake lines is EASY using seperate fittings and reasonably cheap. I've done it a couple of times before and had no problems. http://www.paragonperformance.com/index.htm

Some bikes with a single disc up front use a two piece front brake line - with an intermediate junction near the lower triple clamp. If making your own line I think you can skip the junction and just use one piece. Anyone have any thoughts on this?
 
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Yep

Yep

Nessism said:
Making your own brake lines is EASY using seperate fittings and reasonably cheap. I've done it a couple of times before and had no problems. http://www.paragonperformance.com/index.htm

Some bikes with a single disc up front use a two piece front brake line - with an intermediate junction near the lower triple clamp. If making your own line I think you can skip the junction and just use one piece. Anyone have any thoughts on this?
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I totally agree. When I replaced mine, I thought about the same thing. I can't imagine why it wouldn't work because it's all connected, anyway.:-|
 
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