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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 08:12 AM
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Default Recommendation on front stainless steel-braided brake lines

Past weekend, I noticed my front brake lines have a slight-wear cut on the outside line. Figure I would upgrade the fronts and possibly the rear with s

-Question I have, what do you guys recommend on brands?

-Should I just replace the fronts or do both, front and rear?


I found the following brands to choose from:

-Goodridge
-HEL
-Galfer




-How difficult is it to do? Done 'em on cars before but not quite sure on motorcyle since I've only done minor things to it. Havn't download a repair manual but will later tonight?

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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 08:32 AM
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That would be a good idea especially the one w/ the cut. Its a mod that is not very expensive. Lines are not hard to change... the key is to make sure you get all of the air bubbles out.
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 08:34 AM
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Any of those brands is good... I went with Galfer... Only did the front since I rarely use the rear.
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 08:45 AM
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I have use Goodridge w/ no problems
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 10:06 AM
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When I do mine I will get custom lines made up from a local hose guy that does all my SS lines, if your near hudson I can give you his contact information. Hes fast, good pricing, and a cool guy to deal with.
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 10:56 AM
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Amazon hose, off US 41.
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by DogBoneR1
Amazon hose, off US 41.
Thats who i use for all my line and fitting needs
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 04:57 PM
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goodridge all the way man have em front and rear no problems at all.
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 07:28 PM
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I deal with amazon for all of my custom automotive lines.

The only down side they are not DOT approved,but they exceed standards
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 05:44 AM
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I have always used Amazon, guys in the back where they make the lines are cool, just tell them what you want and they make it or show you how to make it.
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