Is my brake line ok or does it need to be changed

Hi guys,

Came off my bike weekend just gone .

My brake line, the section that runs from the master cylinder to the t split sort of thing is bent.

I have had a good look at it and cannot see any cracks in it, though the rubber has come away from the stainless steel part.

It hasn't leaked or anything.

Shall I bleed the brakes with firm pressure to the lever and see if its alright or do I need to change it?

This is on my track bike.

I have straightened it out now, and it's still very firm to bend back and forth.

 

I wouldnt take the risk with brakes. Especially if its on your track bike. Did you do much damage to the bike? You ok?

 

It'll probably be fine looking at it, but safety is key, so if it were me I'd be replacing it.

Sudden loss of fluid at 150mph wouldn't be funny!

 

Yea I know, not sure what to do or not! . It's when the handlebars locked to the right it bent that line!

I'm alright cheers, bit bruised though!

 

If you decided to replace them, you can save a few quid here.

http://1000rr.co.uk/bikebitsni/3983.htm

 

It's a no brainier Jimmy .Get it changed ASAP

 

I would replace that sharpish.

 

+1 the above, don't be tight when it comes to brakes dude.

 

Change - deffo

 

Brakes = change it!!

 

Yea. They are ten kate brake lines..

I can actually send the lines off to them and they can repair/test them for me and send them back!

I will do it

 

That means ill have to re do the whole system, bleeding etc..