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SS Brake lines for the GS1000

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HammerHead said:
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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I must have missed that thread. I remember awhile back looking for lines online, and there was one place that would sell you a machine so that you could become a local distributor. I think the machine was about 3 grand if I remember right.
 
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McMaster-Carr sells SS lines in bulk. In various sizes, too. Metric fittings are also available. If you don't know about them, they are an industrial supplier and not specifically a bike supplier. Their inventory is huge. www.mcmastercarr.com
 
renobruce said:
I must have missed that thread. I remember ahwile back looking for lines online, and there was one place that would sell you a machine so that you could become a local distributor. I think the machine was about 3 grand if I remember right.
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I'll try again to find that how to article.
 
I went to a hydraulics shop a while ago asking about these banjo bolts that have a screw on flare nut. He said yes they work, but he wouldn't necessarily recommend them for break lines, the crimped on ones are much more secure and reliable. He is about a block or two from the local race track and apparently does a lot of SS lines for local racers, so I trust his advice.
 
I remember seeing a comprehensive article on making homemade Braided SS/Teflon Brake Lines. Cannot find it with the search feature Can someone kindly point me to it?
 
cberkeley said:
I remember seeing a comprehensive article on making homemade Braided SS/Teflon Brake Lines. Cannot find it with the search feature Can someone kindly point me to it?
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I had a URL to it but it has been remove for some reason. If you find it, please let me know as well.
 
Good article, but he says he's in $175.00 just for the front brake lines? :shock:
I'm in far less than that, and you can buy complete kits for the front and back for about the same price.
 
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