brake lines

fatburg · 08-02-2008, 10:18 AM

I am going to be swapping out some brake lines to SS lines. Galfer or Spiegler?

I was thinking of going a little squidish and getting red ones to add a little life to the all black and silver scheme.

Trip · 08-02-2008, 11:00 AM

I use galfer and happy. Never tried the other.

fatburg · 08-02-2008, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Trip

I use galfer and happy. Never tried the other.

Do you know how to swap em out? I haven't done it.

Trip · 08-02-2008, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by fatburg

Do you know how to swap em out? I haven't done it.

Nope I had a buddy do it, kyle knows how if we can get him one weekend.

Dnyce · 08-02-2008, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by fatburg

Do you know how to swap em out? I haven't done it.

drain fluid, remove, replace, re-bleed, check for leaks, go ride, check for leaks, done deal. simple

No Worries · 08-02-2008, 04:15 PM

I put Russell SS brake lines on my GS back in 1982. Back then I switched to silicone fluid, DOT 5, which was the best available. The lines still work great, and I've changed the fluid occasionally. Still use silicone and now it's purple-colored.

marko138 · 08-02-2008, 04:29 PM

My buddy has Spiegler lines. They are fine. Front and back shouldn't take more than a couple hours.

DLIT · 08-05-2008, 02:23 PM

Either brand'll work.

t-homo · 08-05-2008, 08:32 PM

What do you think of Kevlar brake lines? Should I upgrade to stainless steel at some point?

marko138 · 08-06-2008, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by t-rock

What do you think of Kevlar brake lines? Should I upgrade to stainless steel at some point?

They expand a little more than SS...although at street speeds you'll never notice the difference.

08-02-2008, 10:18 AM	#1
fatburg Grill Master Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO Moto: Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 960	brake lines I am going to be swapping out some brake lines to SS lines. Galfer or Spiegler? I was thinking of going a little squidish and getting red ones to add a little life to the all black and silver scheme.

08-05-2008, 02:23 PM	#8
DLIT Clit Commander Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas Moto: 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Posts: 4,189	Either brand'll work. __________________ Dress for the crash. Not the ride.

08-02-2008, 04:15 PM	#6
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	I put Russell SS brake lines on my GS back in 1982. Back then I switched to silicone fluid, DOT 5, which was the best available. The lines still work great, and I've changed the fluid occasionally. Still use silicone and now it's purple-colored.

08-05-2008, 08:32 PM	#9
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	What do you think of Kevlar brake lines? Should I upgrade to stainless steel at some point?