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New Stainless steel rear brake line

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I'm onsidering installation of S/S line at the back-front has been done for years. There is a kit offered at "Old Bike Barn.com" Has anyone 1) dealt with this company? 2) tried one of their S/S line kits?
Thanks,
Ted
 
You might want to look at the Deadbeat Alert section of the forums; I think they have been posted there, but I'm not sure. Worth a look though.
 
jknappsax said:
You might want to look at the Deadbeat Alert section of the forums; I think they have been posted there, but I'm not sure. Worth a look though.
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Tried that-the last post on there was favorable but that was over a year ago-maybe no news is good news....?:-k Hesitating to use them sure points out the necessity to maintain a squeaky-clean reputation when you're in business.
 
Stainless Steel Brake Lines

Stainless Steel Brake Lines

Could someone explain the benefit of SS Brake lines VS the Originals?
Thanks
Greg
 
gregr said:
Could someone explain the benefit of SS Brake lines VS the Originals?
Thanks
Greg
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Rubber lines expand when under pressure thus they lead to a spongy feeling at the lever.

"Stainless" lines are made with an inner hose of Teflon with a stainless steel sheath on the outside.

Suzuki calls for replacing the rubber brake lines on their GS bikes every 2 years.

The hoses accumulate scale on the inside which contaminates the fluid.

I your lines are originals, it's time to change them. You can install new aftermarket lines for about the same money as stock rubber lines.

Get busy.:cool:
 
I'd like to do this as well.

Has anyone created a parts list for such a mod?

I understand that there are many different ways to do it. And many different bikes to cover.
I've read Nessism thread on how to make your own. Very informative.
I want to get the right parts and pieces to begin with.

How about a "baseline" to start from?:)
 
Larry D said:
I'd like to do this as well.

Has anyone created a parts list for such a mod?

I understand that there are many different ways to do it. And many different bikes to cover.
I've read Nessism thread on how to make your own. Very informative.
I want to get the right parts and pieces to begin with.

How about a "baseline" to start from?:)
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Thought I provided the "baseline" already?:confused:
 
Stainless lines are really good, for certain. But, if your old lines are in reasonably good shape, don't expect a miraculous difference when you change them; it won't happen.
 
Paragon performance brake lines

Paragon performance brake lines

:)Paragon sent me lines for my 1100 I am very happy (Paragon performance .com
 
Nessism said:
Thought I provided the "baseline" already?:confused:
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Certainly not trying to step on toes. The thread is fantastic. I've read it three times. And because of that thread, I'm sure I can do it. And do it much less expensively than a premade kit.
I guess it may be me.

My concern is getting the right parts.

Lines, I understand. It's all the different banjo bolts, connectors and the various parts that are presented on the online suppliers websites that there are to choose from. In some cases there are pages and pages.

I know that alot of you guys can do this mod in your sleep. And have probably brought many of these wonderful bikes back to life. But this is the first and perhaps the only one I'll (and, I think, many of us) will ever do.

It's just confusing, to me at least, what specifically to get.:-k
 
Larry D said:
Certainly not trying to step on toes. The thread is fantastic. I've read it three times. And because of that thread, I'm sure I can do it. And do it much less expensively than a premade kit.
I guess it may be me.

My concern is getting the right parts.

Lines, I understand. It's all the different banjo bolts, connectors and the various parts that are presented on the online suppliers websites that there are to choose from. In some cases there are pages and pages.

I know that alot of you guys can do this mod in your sleep. And have probably brought many of these wonderful bikes back to life. But this is the first and perhaps the only one I'll (and, I think, many of us) will ever do.

It's just confusing, to me at least, what specifically to get.:-k
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Each line needs one straight banjo and one angled (the type that angles backwards/forward). You can even get away with double angled or double straight - it's not critical. Drop me a PM if you need more coaching.:D
 
miket said:
:)Paragon sent me lines for my 1100 I am very happy (Paragon performance .com
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Thanks for the Paragon reference. They are truly in the business. Except, here we go again, kits for every model but the 650!!! Did no one ever hear of the 650? Did Suzuki only make mine and then stop???:mad:

Whew! Feel better now.:oops: What if I order a 750 kit? That should fit, right?
 
Nessism said:
Each line needs one straight banjo and one angled (the type that angles backwards/forward). You can even get away with double angled or double straight - it's not critical. Drop me a PM if you need more coaching.:D
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Thanks Nessism !!:)
 
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