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Hose "Springs"

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I was looking at some brake hoses and they look good, even the ends. But that stupid "spring" around the house has rust on it. Can I cut that darn thing off the brake hoses or is there some way to clean the rust off?
 
That's there to stop them collapsing on the bends, I wouldn't remove it. I don't know if you can replace it. I guess you could very carefully paint it black.

Dan :)
 
Why not.... but at 30 bucks incl P&P you already have a good contribution towards some real ones.

Dan :)
 
salty_monk said:
Why not.... but at 30 bucks incl P&P you already have a good contribution towards some real ones.

Dan :)
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Real braided hoses? No way those things are way to expensive right now. There are what 4 or 5 brake lines?
 
Braided lines will be the last lines you ever install. I don't have them, yet. But the Owner's manual even recommends that you replace the original lines every 15K miles. I could be wrong, since my manual isn't in front of me, but I know for sure that they are a suggested replacement part.

As for the spring rust, as long as the springs still do their job (ie, prevent kinking) they should be fine. Treating them for rust may weaken them. Have you looked into replacing the springs?

Brad bt
 
You can make some improvement, and while not permanent, will last some time by using Locktite Extend rust treatment. It converts the rust to an inert substance, and leaves a coating behind. Permatex makes one as well. Lightly brush with a wire brush first.
 
I always just remove them. Never any problems.

Oh, and how's your GT doing?
 
You're completely wasting your time, worry, and money by even thinking about the mushy, long-expired stock brake hoses.

Replace with stainless braided lines ASAP and enjoy.

You can configure your own here -- most people need slightly shorter lines since most have replaced the stock handlebars. You can measure for new lines using a length of stiff electrical wire to figure out routing:
http://spieglerusa.com/cfm/customline.cfm
Spiegler's lines are top quality crimped lines, reasonably priced, and they ship fast. There are several other good suppliers, and I'm sure links will be posted shortly.

Most local cycle shoppes can make you a set of lines, but they usually use inferior threaded fittings assembled by hand. These work fine, but the threaded fittings are bulky, trap dirt and corrode, and have the potential to come apart. It's best to get lines made with DOT approved crimps.
 
I understant they were there for a reason, but many hoses don't have them & I've oftened wondered how much these weak little wires would do anyhow. After 20 something yrs, those old lines would probably break before they would kink together anyway. I'm with COMMODUS, if you don't like the looks, take them off. No doubt, to replace hoses would be a better option.
 
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