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Offline talula

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brake lines
« on: September 21, 2016, 21:17:39 »
I am thinking about changing the front brake lines by fitting some braided hoses. Can I run 2 seperate lines from the master cylinder one to each caliper.
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Re: brake lines
« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2016, 21:30:14 »
I did this on another bike, it  improved the bleating process, and works very well.

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Re: brake lines
« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2016, 06:39:51 »
Yes you can, just avoid the supplier 'Wezmoto'
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Re: brake lines
« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2016, 07:59:47 »
Sorry Rat, I ordered from them, and all I did to ensure lines fitted was state I wanted them 25mm longer than standard, no extra charge, supplied with every thing except fluid to install, fitted OK. ( but I take your point that some people have had a problem with them not supplying the correct length lines).
I still found that drawing the fluid down the lines with a syringe helped easy bleeding.