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Front brake line configuration

GSJim

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I will be shopping for new brake lines for my GS650G this winter. I am curious about how people route their new lines.
 
I routed mine the same as stock, using the stock splitter.
 
Hi,

I routed mine the same as stock, using the stock splitter.

Me too. :)

Some members have eliminated the splitter and used one line down to the right side with a double banjo bolt to feed a short line to the other side.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
Or two complete lines from the master cylinder to the two calipers.
Simplicity is good.
 
I went with stainless steel lines but kept the splitter, so I ended up having to buy 3 hoses. When I do the Kawasaki brake upgrade, I might go with only 2 lines all the way from the master.

I don't think there's any difference in performance, but IDK for sure
 
Each caliper still takes the same volume to push the pads into the rotors, so the performance will be the same. It just looks a little odd to have 2 long lines running off the master cylinder to the front wheel. When I purchased my Galfer lines the price was the same for 2 long lines as it was for 3 shorter lines, so I went with the stock-appearing configuration.
 
Yeah I kept the stock splitter too.
It was just easier that way...just measure your stock lines As-Is...then order stainless in approx the same length.

Plus it looks cool seeing the 3 chrome banjos around the T-connector.
I dunno, I just prefer that look.
 
Jim,

Are you going to stick with the stock bars? Or go to a wider one?

I haven't thought that far ahead yet. If I do anything with the bars, it will probably be Daytonas, which are a bit flatter than the stock bars. Maybe that is a good argument for keeping the splitter, so I can change just the top hose later if I change the bars.

Jim
 
I have done it all 3 ways.. None of them appear to make any performance difference.

The cheapest way is one long line down with a double banjo at the caliper & a short loop over the fender to the other caliper.

2 lines direct from master cyinder makes a mess at the bar & you'll struggle to fit a rubber hood over the banjo/two lines as it sticks out so far.
 
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