Braided Brake Hoses

Discussion in 'Technical Help' started by chiari1, Jan 6, 2018.

  1. chiari1

    chiari1 Elite Member

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    #1 chiari1, Jan 6, 2018
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  2. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    I wouldn't be using cheap unbranded brake lines. How much money do you actually save ? How will you feel every time you need to brake hard ?
     
  3. Rocker

    Rocker Elite Member

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    Buy secondhand Goodridge lines on ebay which are too long then shorten them:) easy to do and cost effective if on a budget:cool:
     
  4. Essexboy

    Essexboy Active Member

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    Personally I would go for a well known brand and buy new as things that are cheap are often cheap for a reason. I will quite happily use second hand parts in many situations but when it comes to things like brake hoses, tyres and obviously brake pads I opt for new purely so that I know it's unlikely they'll have hidden damage.
     
  5. Callumity

    Callumity Elite Member

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    For a safety critical item it is an utterly false economy to scrimp. You don’t need to pay silly money but ........
     
  6. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    :eek: Been after one for ages...how much???:grinning:
     
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  7. Ken walburn

    Ken walburn Noble Member

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    Buy cheap, buy twice, that's assuming you are still in a fit enough state to make a second purchase. Buyer beware!
     
  8. Simon Masters

    Simon Masters Member

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    I used Venhill on my project, they’re awesome, especially as you can attach the line to the banjo after securing the banjo, very useful.
     
  9. StrippleMont

    StrippleMont Senior Member

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    £20 saving = More Bushmill's???????
     
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  10. t552

    t552 Senior Member

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    Iv'e always made my own brake lines.
     
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  11. Ken walburn

    Ken walburn Noble Member

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    Are they the metal rod type with rubber blocks on the end?;)
     
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  12. chuk

    chuk Senior Member
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    never skimp on brake related items venhill hoses great quality and not expensive,had black rear venhill on my zrx all fittings etc lovely quality,
     
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  13. t552

    t552 Senior Member

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    Venhill are great people
     
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