NeverKnow
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posted July 22, 2009 08:04 PM
Braided brake and clutch lines
Is there a noticeable advantage and benefit to changing to braided lines from stock rubber lines.? Performing the first fluid flush and looking for some recommendations.
  
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dubious
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posted July 22, 2009 08:58 PM
I like a solid, tight lever, with little play, just enough for expansion.
Stainless lines just get it that much closer to perfection.
The 14 already has some of the best brakes in the business BTW.
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masszx14
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posted July 23, 2009 02:56 AM
Spiegler makes the best brake lines IMHO.
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posted July 23, 2009 05:12 AM
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Spiegler makes the best brake lines IMHO.
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posted July 23, 2009 08:13 AM
I agree, I like the ability to adjust them, but unfortunately only galfer makes a superbike line.... oops... thats not for the 14 though.... 
someone forgot to tell me suzuki parts don't go on kawi's.... 
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posted July 23, 2009 09:48 AM
NeverKnow, I did the full Speigler braided kit front, rear and clutch. If you have risers it worth getting an extra inch or two added to your upper front brake line that goes to the lever. I only have heli risers and it was kind of a pain in the ass to run that line at stock length that came with the kit. Also you might want to request a new double banjo bolt that matches the color you select. The Speigler kit did not come with one and I had to re-use the stock. When installed and bled the lines feel great.
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posted July 23, 2009 11:55 AM
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Spiegler makes the best brake lines IMHO.
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In additon to that, you can get different color end fittings to make a better color match to your bike along with the security of eliminating expansion under the extreme braking pressure. The lever feel remains consistent. I have them on my 14. Lov'um!
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posted July 23, 2009 03:01 PM
 Edited By: masszx14 on 23 Jul 2009 23:02
I wish a had a good pic of my buddy's 08 zx10 with the Galfer lines... and the banjo bolts that started rusting in a couple of weeks. Rust looks really nice next to the BST wheels he just got 
I have the black brake and clutch lines with the red fittings- like this... wet pic here
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posted July 23, 2009 07:51 PM
Mine never rusted, even when I rode the bike...
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posted July 23, 2009 08:35 PM
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Mine never rusted, even when I rode the bike...
Now I just have to take a pic for you 
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posted July 23, 2009 08:40 PM
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I wish a had a good pic of my buddy's 08 zx10 with the Galfer lines... and the banjo bolts that started rusting in a couple of weeks. Rust looks really nice next to the BST wheels he just got
I have the black brake and clutch lines with the red fittings- like this... wet pic here
That picture makes me wet....
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posted July 23, 2009 09:10 PM
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Mine never rusted, even when I rode the bike...
Now I just have to take a pic for you
No, I believe you,
Mine never corroded though.
Cleaning up any brake fluid asap, and a quick wipe with WD40 is important though.
Even the slightest film will eat shit bad.
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posted July 24, 2009 08:02 AM
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What caliper is that, its too sweet?
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SteveWFL
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posted July 24, 2009 08:08 AM
Advantage of braided lines is no brake fade or "squishy" feel after repetitively going into turns hot and hard on the brakes. I've used most all the brands, speigler are my favorite followed by goodrich.
Galfers are on one of my bikes now and they're ok, but most of the galfers I've had rusted and the plastic shield on the lines fades in the sun.
the rubber factory lines are JUNK for high performance braking, no matter how good the brakes are on a bike.
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posted July 24, 2009 11:43 AM
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What caliper is that, its too sweet?
07-08 gsxr 1000 caliper, braket and axle assembly, and custom spacers
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