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Title: 550 Braided brake lines
Post by: Davelu88 on April 10, 2019, 01:16:24 PM

Hi All , I wish to replace the original brake hoses on my K1 with Braided ones ,( i know DSS sell rubber hoses but they are a bit pricey for genuine ones) as i can feel a bit of swell and the brake is crap although the pads and caliper look good  been bled etc , has anyone got any recommendations or advice on what to go for & also as mine is a USA model are their any length differences.
Cheers Dave

Title: Re: 550 Braided brake lines
Post by: Erny on April 10, 2019, 01:22:06 PM

Dave,

I'm just doing the same. I found GREAT hoses from Goodridge, looking as stock but braided, very nice. Will share more details later today (you have my email too)

Title: Re: 550 Braided brake lines
Post by: Davelu88 on April 10, 2019, 01:25:08 PM

Thanks Erny

Title: Re: 550 Braided brake lines
Post by: taysidedragon on April 10, 2019, 02:56:15 PM

Hi Dave , I used HEL brakelines on my 400. They come in many colours inc. plain black if you want them to look like original. Good quality and a few spare copper washers in the set. 🔧👍

Title: Re: 550 Braided brake lines
Post by: Trigger on April 10, 2019, 03:21:37 PM

What is wrong with the OEM looking ones, they are braided but, you just can't see it  ;)

Title: Re: 550 Braided brake lines
Post by: Davelu88 on April 10, 2019, 05:03:32 PM

Nothing wrong with them Graham i just thought the Genuine from DSS were expensive , oh & your stand is on its way  ;D

Title: Re: 550 Braided brake lines
Post by: matthewmosse on April 11, 2019, 07:20:33 PM

I used to get them made up in stainless by custom fasteners in Newtown. Sadly I think they no longer serve customers over the counter but they seemed to know a lot about the bikes and get the length spot on and a neat job.

Title: Re: 550 Braided brake lines
Post by: Bryanj on April 11, 2019, 07:27:07 PM

Easy enough to do yourself and you can buy the fixings on ebay

Title: Re: 550 Braided brake lines
Post by: Trigger on April 11, 2019, 09:20:49 PM

Quote from: Davelu88 on April 10, 2019, 05:03:32 PM

Nothing wrong with them Graham i just thought the Genuine from DSS were expensive , oh & your stand is on its way  ;D

I have been waiting for that stand for ages to, hang my hat on  ;)

Title: Re: 550 Braided brake lines
Post by: Raymond_Y on April 25, 2019, 05:01:24 PM

Trigger, is it the DSS genuine brake lines that are braided inside or the aftermarket ones?

Raymond

Title: Re: 550 Braided brake lines
Post by: Trigger on April 25, 2019, 09:17:21 PM

All rubber brake hose is braided or it would bulge  ;)