Hel brake lines arrived today,wat to expect

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  1. Morseman

    Morseman New Member

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    Hi all not been on for a while getting bike sorted finaly its back and doing great
    Just got my red hel brake lines today gonna fit them at weekend
    Never used this type of brake line before and be good to see the diffrence
    Can anyone tell me wat to expect and the diffrence its gonne make
    Appreciate any comments on this
    Many thanks

    Kev
    Cove bay
    Aberdeen
    Cbr1000rr 07
    Black
     
    #1 Morseman, Dec 18, 2014
  2. BoroRich

    BoroRich Elite Member

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    I fitted some to mine this year, having had braideds on other bikes before and I think they're one of the best mods. Just a nicer, more solid-feeling lever feel. That's the basic idea behind them. Standard brake lines expand a little when the lever is pulled. Gives a slightly mushy feel. Braideds supposedly resist expansion better making more of the force that you put into the lever reach the caliper more easily.
     
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  3. Slick

    Slick Elite Member

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    Put this on before but do check the Banjo bolts for swarf and clean out appropriately:)
     
    #3 Slick, Dec 19, 2014
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  4. scooby

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    i doubt you'll notice a big difference tbh,but they are neater looking and wont perish like standard rubber hoses.
     
    #4 scooby, Dec 19, 2014
  5. Greco

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    The same here...my dealer fitted these for me when i got my fireblade. Carbon look..very nice!!
     
    #5 Greco, Dec 21, 2014
  6. PeterT

    PeterT Active Member

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    You will need an 19RCS to make it stop properly.
     
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  7. sps170373

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    As above combine the braided hoses with a brembo master cylinder replacement, a great upgrade
     
    #7 sps170373, Dec 21, 2014
  8. Gilesy

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    Give me a shout if you need any help Kev ;)
     
    #8 Gilesy, Dec 21, 2014
  9. Mr OCD

    Mr OCD Well-Known Member

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    Nowt wrong with the standard setup ... ;)

    The HEL lines look great though.
     
    #9 Mr OCD, Dec 21, 2014

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