Brake lines

[Athame57]

My brake lines are now seven years old. They feel ok, but I can't remember what they felt like new. There's no cracks or leaks but is it time to change them already, and is there something better than the originals to use?

[Bryanj]

If they aint cracked and not bulging under pressure they are safe to use, you can fit the braided nylon and even make them yourself with pipe and fittings from ebay

[Mikep328]

A suggestion - hold the brake line at its midpoint between thumb/forefinger and very firmly apply the brake.  If you feel ANY expansion in the brake hose, replace them with firmer lines.  I used HEL lines https://www.helperformance.com/home when I did extensive work on my brakes a couple of years ago.

[Athame57]

Thanks everyone! 

[Laverda Dave]

If you do decide to replace the lines George you can get black sheathed braided stainless lines so they will look semi-original(ish).