Braided lines? - Page 2

was92v · 03-23-2010, 08:41 PM

For that price it would be worth buying one just to try and tear it up. If you can't pull the ends off or burst it, you know what ya got. If it does come apart, ya also know what ya got, and it didn't cost much to find out...

Amber Lamps · 03-23-2010, 08:47 PM

These guys handle Galfer and only charge $5 for custom lengths...they may not be the cheapest though.... I will say this, Galfer has never let me down in any way.

Rangerscott · 03-23-2010, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Amber Lamps

These guys handle Galfer and only charge $5 for custom lengths...they may not be the cheapest though.... I will say this, Galfer has never let me down in any way.

OEM has never let me down. LOL

The kevlar sounds interesting.

Trip · 03-23-2010, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Rangerscott

OEM has never let me down.

I have had some scary moments with OEM squishiness.

No Worries · 03-24-2010, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Triple

The material these guys use is automotive grade, so that doesn't really concern me. I wonder about the connections with the fittings and their weather-resistance, however.

I agree. The material is important, but how they crimp the connections together is even more important. I've had a set of Russell braided lines on my Suzuki for over 25 years.

Amber Lamps · 03-24-2010, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Triple

Not just custom lengths, but fittings as well. I'm using a master cylinder and calipers that were never originally matched with one another, and the line for one is not a good fit for the other.

The material these guys use is automotive grade, so that doesn't really concern me. I wonder about the connections with the fittings and their weather-resistance, however.

Hey, I forgot to post the link,

I've dealt with these guys before, very helpful.

http://www.cyclebrakes.com/html/galfer_brake_lines.html

Particle Man · 03-24-2010, 08:32 AM

I just ordered Galfer lines for my SV - I'll let you know how they are.

marko138 · 03-24-2010, 11:28 AM

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I think you should go as cheap as possible on the brakes. Save the cash for a cool fender eliminator or tank pad

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Originally Posted by CrazyKell

I have kevlar lines. I think they're cheaper than braided. Try them.

Kevlar expands. Not anywhere near as much as stock rubber, but SS braided is still superior.

Switch · 03-24-2010, 11:37 AM

I don't see an issue with it personally. If it is DOT rated, then there you have it. Many people I know have gone to this place in Knoxville, http://www.royalbrassandhose.com/, and gotten braided lines for about $20. As long as the quality is up to snuff, I think you'll be fine. You are just paying for a name with Galfer and Bridgestone, it's not like they get special stainless line that no one else has access to.

Kerry_129 · 03-24-2010, 11:56 AM

Agreed. The name-brands have a HIGH markup, and I can easily see being able to produce comparable lines for much lower cost. It's just a short length of tubing with 2 swaged ends - very easy to make, and not a lot to screw up.

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Originally Posted by marko138

Kevlar expands. Not anywhere near as much as stock rubber, but SS braided is still superior.

The braided covering has nothing to do with the rigidity of the line - it's just a covering/reinforcement. The increased resistance to expansion - 'squishiness' - is due to the more rigid teflon tubing.

03-24-2010, 08:32 AM	#17
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	I just ordered Galfer lines for my SV - I'll let you know how they are. __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

03-24-2010, 11:37 AM	#19
Switch dadbod Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: East TN Posts: 1,215	I don't see an issue with it personally. If it is DOT rated, then there you have it. Many people I know have gone to this place in Knoxville, http://www.royalbrassandhose.com/, and gotten braided lines for about $20. As long as the quality is up to snuff, I think you'll be fine. You are just paying for a name with Galfer and Bridgestone, it's not like they get special stainless line that no one else has access to. __________________ It's fine.

03-23-2010, 08:41 PM	#11
was92v Nowhere Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 558	For that price it would be worth buying one just to try and tear it up. If you can't pull the ends off or burst it, you know what ya got. If it does come apart, ya also know what ya got, and it didn't cost much to find out...

03-23-2010, 08:47 PM	#12
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	These guys handle Galfer and only charge $5 for custom lengths...they may not be the cheapest though.... I will say this, Galfer has never let me down in any way.