UGADawg
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posted July 07, 2004 08:56 PM
Anyone tried braided brake lines front?
I just got a set and wondering if they make a huge difference? Are they a pain to install?
   
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sp500
Expert Class
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posted July 07, 2004 10:04 PM
Have never installed them but they offer better feel and do improve braking under more vigorous riding.
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marco383
Expert Class
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posted July 08, 2004 03:06 AM
Installation is a piece of cake, and brake feel is improved with them.
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Michael Lee
Zone Head
Purchase Ivy
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posted July 08, 2004 03:42 AM
Got them and just not ready to install yet and too cheap to pay someone.
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kz2zx
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posted July 08, 2004 04:56 AM
Do a search for 'Galfer' in the forum...
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big daddy
Zone Head
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posted July 08, 2004 06:01 AM
Have Galfers, easy install, correct length, nice improvement.
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crispin
Expert Class
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posted July 09, 2004 10:01 AM
I have Galfers, didn't notice much of a difference.
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sonic10
Novice Class
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posted July 09, 2004 11:46 AM
Install is simple. Bleeding the brakes is the pain.
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crispin
Expert Class
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posted July 09, 2004 12:47 PM
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Install is simple. Bleeding the brakes is the pain.
Yea that may be why I don't see a big difference.
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burgerking
Expert Class
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posted July 09, 2004 04:27 PM
goodridge installed, bleeding is a pain due to the small internal diameter of the lines.
Probably you all knows this but: if all the else fails get a large syringe, attach it to the bleeding nipples on the calipers and fill from the calipers upwards, this usually makes sure that trapped bubbles are forced upwards.
works fine, but not much difference from the standard lines, since the std lines were new.
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CanyonCarver
Expert Class
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posted July 09, 2004 05:37 PM
I have the Galfers, as well. Typical improvement, with less squish at the lever. Still not great, though. Need to install the Galfer HH pads that are waiting in the garage.
Bleeding is much easier with a master cylinder banjo bolt that has a bleeder valve built-in. Bubbles rise to the top. Gotta get them out.
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otto65
Novice Class
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posted July 10, 2004 02:01 AM
Where does one get that bleeding banjo bolt?
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Jammer
Novice Class
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posted July 10, 2004 03:12 AM
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Where does one get that bleeding banjo bolt?
At the bleeding banjo bolt store!!!
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andy
Expert Class
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posted July 10, 2004 04:54 AM
Anyone out there have the Galfer SS lines with Superbike fittings? (No banjos)
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magzx12r
Expert Class
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posted July 10, 2004 09:18 AM
After you install new lines and fill the resevoir/lines with brake fluid, flick (barely pull in and then release) the brake lever several times quickly until you do not see any more bubbles rising to the top. Use a mityvac tool to bleed the brakes, which makes the job easier. If after bleeding the brakes and the lever still does not feel firm, pull the brake lever back until it is tight and zip tie the lever to the handle bar for several hours or overnight. When you cut off the zip tie and pump the brakes up, the brake lever should have a firm feel.
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CanyonCarver
Expert Class
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posted July 10, 2004 03:45 PM
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Where does one get that bleeding banjo bolt?
Got mine from CycleBrakes.com where I bought the lines. Just asked for them to add to the order.
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Anyone out there have the Galfer SS lines with Superbike fittings? (No banjos)
Yep. Like 'em just fine. Just have to remember to regularly check to make sure they stay tight. Good feel, too.
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