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SS Brake lines for the GS1000

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RUS-640511 ENDURA #3 TO 10MM (3/8")35DEG 4 @$8.99 $35.96


RUS-657040 18" STRAIT #3X10MM BANJO 3 @$21.99 $65.97


RUS-657080 30" #3 X10MM BANJO 1 @$23.99 1 $23.99

Total: $125.92

Here's what I ordered from Summit Racing for the Skunk. The lines come with a straight banjo crimped on one end and an AN-3 female on the other end. Install the 35 degree banjo fitting on the other end and you're done.
A bit cheaper than the kits available out there. Plus I was able to shorten the lines going down to the front calipers by one inch (the stock ones are too long IMO). I'll post some pics after I get them installed.
 
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renobruce said:
RUS-640511 ENDURA #3 TO 10MM (3/8")35DEG 4 @$8.99 $35.96


RUS-657040 18" STRAIT #3X10MM BANJO 3 @$21.99 $65.97


RUS-657080 30" #3 X10MM BANJO 1 @$23.99 1 $23.99

Total: $125.92

Here's what I ordered from Summit Racing for the Skunk. The lines come with a straight banjo crimped on one end and an AN-3 female on the other end. Install the 35 degree fitting on the other end and your'e done.
A bit cheaper than the kits available out there. Plus I was able to shorten the lines going down to the front calipers by one inch (the stock ones are too long IMO). I'll post some pics after I get them installed.
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Sounds like an excellent price. I paid $179 for the custom red lines on my 1000. Made by Galfer, I got 'em through www.cyclebrakes.com. I was able to specify the lengths required, banjo to banjo. Order to delivery took 3 days! I was impressed.

Only mistake I made was measuring a 16" line from the master cylinder. Since I have a short handle bar, I'm okay. But if I ever want to put a higher bar on, I'll need to replace the line.

You got a good deal, my friend.
 
BTW, these are Russell competition brake lines.

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There's a shop here in Albuquerque (PECO Industries on 2nd street) that makes custom brake lines. I'm sure that they aren't the only ones in the country with the machine to make them. Just had a set made for a KZ900. Braided stainless, two lines, 38" long. 90 degree banjo on the top and a 30 degree banjo on the bottom. Took about 20 minutes to make them up while I waited. $72 total with tax.

You might check where you live and see if there aren't similar shops that make hydraulic lines and stuff.

Tracy
 
triffecpa said:
There's a shop here in Albuquerque (PECO Industries on 2nd street) that makes custom brake lines. I'm sure that they aren't the only ones in the country with the machine to make them. Just had a set made for a KZ900. Braided stainless, two lines, 38" long. 90 degree banjo on the top and a 30 degree banjo on the bottom. Took about 20 minutes to make them up while I waited. $72 total with tax.

You might check where you live and see if there aren't similar shops that make hydraulic lines and stuff.

Tracy
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That's a good deal. The same set up you have would be 85.34 + tax from Summit. I checked with a few local shops... one wanted $195.00 + tax, the other $210.00 + tax. 8O The cheapest I was quoted online was $156.00 + freight. Summit is in my back yard so I can pick them up. I like the look and quality of the Russell stuff, too.
 
I got a set of HEL SS lines on my 850 Major improvement in braking
AND I got them for free ;) No I didn't steal them, they never sent the bill..
 
Ditto on the hydraulic hose shop. I got braided steel lines for the brakes and oil cooler made at a local shop. They made 'em while I waited.
 
renobruce said:
RUS-640511 ENDURA #3 TO 10MM (3/8")35DEG 4 @$8.99 $35.96


RUS-657040 18" STRAIT #3X10MM BANJO 3 @$21.99 $65.97


RUS-657080 30" #3 X10MM BANJO 1 @$23.99 1 $23.99

Total: $125.92

Here's what I ordered from Summit Racing for the Skunk. The lines come with a straight banjo crimped on one end and an AN-3 female on the other end. Install the 35 degree banjo fitting on the other end and you're done.
A bit cheaper than the kits available out there. Plus I was able to shorten the lines going down to the front calipers by one inch (the stock ones are too long IMO). I'll post some pics after I get them installed.
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Why 4 lines? Are you not eliminating the splitter? Do you have pics of the installation?
 
jkevbriggs1 said:
Why 4 lines? Are you not eliminating the splitter? Do you have pics of the installation?
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No, I'm not eliminating the splitter. I haven't picked them up yet. There was one piece that was back-ordered. I should have them by the end of the week. I'll post some pics once they are installed.
 
renobruce said:
RUS-640511 ENDURA #3 TO 10MM (3/8")35DEG 4 @$8.99 $35.96


RUS-657040 18" STRAIT #3X10MM BANJO 3 @$21.99 $65.97


RUS-657080 30" #3 X10MM BANJO 1 @$23.99 1 $23.99

Total: $125.92

Here's what I ordered from Summit Racing for the Skunk. The lines come with a straight banjo crimped on one end and an AN-3 female on the other end. Install the 35 degree banjo fitting on the other end and you're done.
A bit cheaper than the kits available out there. Plus I was able to shorten the lines going down to the front calipers by one inch (the stock ones are too long IMO). I'll post some pics after I get them installed.
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Thanks RenoBruce, I've been wanting to do this to my GS750 and did not know where to order the parts. Is there any place this can be saved so we can get back to it??
 
HammerHead said:
Thanks RenoBruce, I've been wanting to do this to my GS750 and did not know where to order the parts. Is there any place this can be saved so we can get back to it??
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Maybe just print it out and keep it with your manual. My backordered stuff is finally in... I'll get them picked up and take some pics.
 
The 18" lines are a bit too short. Ordering some 21" lines that should be here later this week. I'll post my results.
 
Well, I stayed with the 18" lines down the legs, and used the 21" line from the master cylinder to the tee. The rear line worked out great. The 18" lines down the legs are shorter than stock. I wanted to shorten them up a bit to keep them from running into the oil cooler. If you want to go with stock lengths, get 20" lines. Here's some pics:





 
renobruce said:
Well, I stayed with the 18" lines down the legs, and used the 21" line from the master cylinder to the tee. The rear line worked out great. The 18" lines down the legs are shorter than stock. I wanted to shorten them up a bit to keep them from running into the oil cooler. If you want to go with stock lengths, get 20" lines. Here's some pics:





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Thanks Reno, you did an esxcellent job. Appreciate the info.
 
Home built brake lines.

Home built brake lines.

Have any of you ever contemplated getting metric fittings and bulk braided hose? On a few of the off-road rigs and exotic cars I service, some length and fitting combinations are not available. The process to construct your own braided lines is not diffiult as long as a suitable cutting tool is available (pnuematic abrasive cutoff wheels work dandily). Given all bits and measurements, the process is less than 10 minutes per line.
 
Metal Jim said:
Have any of you ever contemplated getting metric fittings and bulk braided hose? On a few of the off-road rigs and exotic cars I service, some length and fitting combinations are not available. The process to construct your own braided lines is not diffiult as long as a suitable cutting tool is available (pnuematic abrasive cutoff wheels work dandily). Given all bits and measurements, the process is less than 10 minutes per line.
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Yes, that is my goal. I haven't really found a supplier yet that supplies in bulk but must also admit that I haven't looked that hard either. We do have an artical that defines the required steps necessary to make this change. If you know of a supplier that will work with us individually, please supply that information.
Appreciate
 
Brake lines, continued.

Brake lines, continued.

I source from a local supply house (local to Owings Mills, MD), but anywhere that carries Aeroquip should be of use as long as you can specify fitting and internal hose dimensions.
 
Summit Racing sells bulk. So do a few of the motocycle parts houses. But don't you need a special tool to crimp the fittings on?
 
renobruce said:
Summit Racing sells bulk. So do a few of the motocycle parts houses. But don't you need a special tool to crimp the fittings on?
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Reno,
In one of the articals on the forum, the hoses are cut and fittings are tightened with a nut that spreads the hose tight against the fitting. Is this not the prefered way?? The last thing we want is to have the brakes fail due to a fitting issue. I tried to find that artical but could not locate.:oops:
 
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