So the winter is around the corner, it means it's time to line up winter work for the bike. I think that easy and inexpensive way to dramatically improve front brakes is to switch from the 20 year old rubber lines to braided ss lines. Some questions rising? 1) Is there a kit of right length for FZR250, or will I have to go custom ordering them? 2) To stick with OEM routing and setup or go with 2 lines straight from master? 3) Should I get special banjo bolts I can actually bleed which I assume make life a lot easier? Thanks as always for your input.
If you go to any bike shop, they can bring in the line and fittings for you to make yourself. I've always had good results with Rocket Motorcycle in Toronto - if you go there, tell Robbie that Don with the TZ says hi! Dual lines with a bleeder banjo at the master cylinder makes life SO much easier. The stock set up can have bubbles trapped at the MCyl banjo and at the splitter banjo, as well as the need to purge the calipers. BORING ... <!-- s:-? --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_Eyecrazy.gif" alt=":-?" title="Eye Crazy" /><!-- s:-? -->
Hi Don, yep I learned from a friend today that most shop have the right line and fittings, so they can crimp together according to my needs. I am leaning towards two lines from MC, however there's not much room between the clock cluster and the banjo bolt (it's pretty tight now with one line and bolt) when turned fully left. So I have to be careful. It depends on the thickness of the lines and fittings. I think the lines today are smaller OD then the rubber ones in the past. I presume you were talking about compression fittings, instead of crimps? I'd rather have the shop put it together the right way, instead of having a leak. I hate leaks of any sorts, especially where brake fluid gets involved. Thanks again, Marek
