what braided brake lines

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  1. collier32

    collier32 Member

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    Going to change to braided brake lines but there are so many different makes which do people recommend.
     
    #1 collier32, Jul 1, 2014
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    Hel seem to be the lines of choice on the forum, ive got them and noticed the difference after they were fitted
     
    #2 sps170373, Jul 1, 2014
  3. Jamiestrada

    Jamiestrada JamieMultiTraitor

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    HEL brake lines are very good indeed, there are a few suppliers on the forum, I bought mine from Arthurbikemad but Bikers discount store, BikebitsNI and Demon tweeks do them as well
     
    #3 Jamiestrada, Jul 1, 2014
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    navvy10 Well-Known Member

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    Everyone on here has HEL and they are a forum supplier so why not do something different! I have Venhills and Goodridges are also good ;)
     
    #4 navvy10, Jul 1, 2014
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  5. Dave V

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    Yeah, Venhill are TUV approved so will not doubt be good.
     
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  6. Jimbo Vills

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    What's TUV - TOTALLY USELESS VALUE testing? ;)
     
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    navvy10 Well-Known Member

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    It's a proven quality mark of a motor part Jimbo, probably useful with essential components like brake systems but who am I to suggest you should use best quality components on essential systems.... :p
     
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  8. Dave V

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    Take no notice mate, he doesn't do spanners ;)
     
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  9. navvy10

    navvy10 Well-Known Member

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    That's such a lie Dave! I have a lovely shiny set for people to use when helping me with my bike :D
     
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    navvy10 Well-Known Member

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    Damn that was meant for Jimbo oops! Did I just admit to something there.....
     
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  11. Dave V

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    Was it :D
     
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  12. Jamiestrada

    Jamiestrada JamieMultiTraitor

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    I will be round later to talk you through the valve cap removal proccess Nav...

    Will do the front today, dont want to jump on in and confuse you with the rear as well !!
     
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    You just want a good look at my sexy Venhill lines Jamie!! :D
     
    #13 navvy10, Jul 1, 2014
  14. BikersDiscountStore

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    We'll do Hel lines at forum prices, give me a shout with bike details & I'll give you a quote.
     
    #14 BikersDiscountStore, Jul 1, 2014
  15. Dave V

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    Remember we have normal valve caps mate, not made from some Unicorn's horn to save weight.

    So a little less complex, one day should be fine ;)
     
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    Don't get Jamie started or he be on about his rocking horse droppings bar end weights next :D
     
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    Hel front race config and rear with SBS excel pads had totally transformed my Blade braking no end!!... Loads more feel and bite!.. I can actually lock my back wheel at will ;)

    I got my lines from Biker Discount Store on here really good price :D
     
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  18. Peter

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    HEL. Go for full race length :cool:
    Hvae you considered Brembo master cylinder?
     
    #18 Peter, Jul 1, 2014
  19. ChrisOzzz

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    I'd be interested in some braided lines, can someone explain the pros & cons of the different routing please.

    Thanks Ozz
     
    #19 ChrisOzzz, Jul 1, 2014
  20. thezipsteruk

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    I remember putting Goodridge lines on my old 97 blade and loved the transformation.
    I will definitely be putting braiders on mine later.
     
    #20 thezipsteruk, Jul 1, 2014

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