Step by Step build your own Steel Braid Brake Lines

[katman]

total for front brake lines was about 175.00 usd

[bwringer]

Katman --

With your permission, I'd be happy to make your text and photos part of the "How To" site I'm putting together here:

http://bwringer.com/gs

Let me know!

[katman]

NO problem dude. Happy to contribute to it.

[Anonymous]

Just a suggestion:

I would add to articles like these of such a critical (life saving) nature:

Test the lines for leakage when done and brakes are bled.

Assure lines are dry and free of all brake fluid residue around the fittings and cable coupling

Apply the brake lever - HARD. Hold. Inspect for leaks. Better yet, Take a bungee cord, apply the brake lever hard - wrap the bungee cord around the lever and handgrip and fasten in place to leave the brake lever compressed.

Go take a walk, eat dinner, smoke, sleep whatever. Come back in a while and reinspect for leaks and lever compression. If all OK - ride ride ride.

Rhetorically, brakes gotta work...for a long time. May also want to check for proper length on the cables with forks extended and compressed.

Good article. Quite useful. Next time I want braided - this is it.

[katman]

Those are very good points Tony.......

[bwringer]

Katman --

I've turned your instructions and photos into a web page on the repair series site:

http://bwringer.com/gs/brakelines.html

Thanks!

[SqDancerLynn1]

Not worth the trouble to do it myself , I have a local shop that will make lines while you wait in most instances

[Nerobro]

What fittings should I ask for at ahydraulic shop?

[katman]

10mm banjos, to fit -3 line. don't think you will find them at a hydolic shop.