DIY braided brake lines ?
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Hi,
I want to change all the lines on the lancer for braided, getting them made up is going to be expensive, so I'm considering the DIY approach.
Can anyone suggest a good supplier of all the parts I need? Basically a good few M of hose plus associated male and female ends.
I won't be tackling the job as a complete novice as I've done a few bikes before but not a car, and I do have help if needed.
Cheers
Pete.
I want to change all the lines on the lancer for braided, getting them made up is going to be expensive, so I'm considering the DIY approach.
Can anyone suggest a good supplier of all the parts I need? Basically a good few M of hose plus associated male and female ends.
I won't be tackling the job as a complete novice as I've done a few bikes before but not a car, and I do have help if needed.
Cheers
Pete.
Hi,
Thanks for the replies. My main reason is being able to route the lines the way I want, get the right length and then make them up. I expect I'll do as suggested, find a local company which might offer a discount for several. Deffo going to be a case of measure twice and cut once.
The crimped hoses are flexis which have been replaced with factory items anyway, it was the pitted metal ones that need doing.
I've had them made before by " earls" , to the best of my knowledge the hoses weren't pressure tested, merely made up and handed over.
Thanks for the replies. My main reason is being able to route the lines the way I want, get the right length and then make them up. I expect I'll do as suggested, find a local company which might offer a discount for several. Deffo going to be a case of measure twice and cut once.
The crimped hoses are flexis which have been replaced with factory items anyway, it was the pitted metal ones that need doing.
I've had them made before by " earls" , to the best of my knowledge the hoses weren't pressure tested, merely made up and handed over.
Cheers Chaps,
Given what I've read I've changed my plans, the NLA Flexis I'll get done in braided, and just replace the metal ones like for like.
I was going to do most of the lines in braided for aesthetic looks and also being able to forget about them once done. I'd also read elsewhere that braided gives a better pedal and sharper response. As this might not be the case I'll simply give the metals a thin coating of oil or clear Bilt Hamber when it comes to the underside.
Thanks for your advice guys, probably saved me a lot of hassle and unnecessary mucking about in the long run.
Given what I've read I've changed my plans, the NLA Flexis I'll get done in braided, and just replace the metal ones like for like.
I was going to do most of the lines in braided for aesthetic looks and also being able to forget about them once done. I'd also read elsewhere that braided gives a better pedal and sharper response. As this might not be the case I'll simply give the metals a thin coating of oil or clear Bilt Hamber when it comes to the underside.
Thanks for your advice guys, probably saved me a lot of hassle and unnecessary mucking about in the long run.
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