Stainless steel brake line conversion concerns

[limeex2]

I use a Dremmel with a brass brush after the sonic cleaner for the seal channels, I've even used Stainless brush, be gentle and keep it moving, no problems. Use only oem seals, don't forget the brake grease on the seals and pistons

[Wingsconsin]

The 850s are prone to locking up the rears, but once you've had the back swing around you develop a better feel for it.

I have locked up the rear a few times -
But it wasn;t because of the lines -- it was a hanging brake pad that only neeed a little force to clamop hard.

I recently (past 30 days) completed the SS brake line conversion on my GS850GL -

WAY BETTER !! WAY BETTER !!! ---

No hanging pads - better feel -- stronger braking -- ALL GOOD

I got mine from HEL (http://www.helperformance.us/) and CALLED them with my measurements and banjo angles -

They were great and reasonably affordable too -- the banjos twist for adjustability

Do it !

[roeme]

Dunno, I've had the front of the GS'es and backs of my _all_ bikes skipping more than once. I suspect they weren't locked up completely, but I wouldn't know for sure, had my mind on other things in the heat of the moment.

But to answer OP's question; the concerns are unfounded, in my opinion it's up to the rider. I've had to ease up on the brakes both on 2000's SS and 70's rubber brake lines.
Then again, they're all in good nick.

[GSXR7ED]

Hi,

I’m looking to replace the brake lines on my 1978 GS750C (single disc front). I’ve never ridden a bike with stainless steel brake lines but I’m attracted to the idea that I can expect some increased braking performance on my bike but it also concerns me. I’m concerned that it may make it too quick to lock up and skidding out/endoing. Are these concerns unfounded?

thanks
Matt

I have an 82/750T with single disk and I could feel a BIG difference when I did the change. It never locked up on me but I did a Master Cylinder rebuild in the process as well as caliper rebuild. The gunk in there was nasty!

Ed

[Wingsconsin]

I will add that I DID rebuild the calipers at the same time I was changing the lines -
I also used a LOT of fluid in getting all the air out of the lines - I have a Mity-Vac and sucked the fluid through aggressively
This flushed out the Master Cylinder as well as made sure everything was full of NEW brake fluid -
The splitter on the front for my 2 calipers was the bubble catcher and I had to bleed through the banjo the old fashioned way
(squeeze-close-release) a few times to really clear it - good thing brake fluid is cheap ... (like me)

For me -- take your time - spend the money - do it right -- That's how I tackle all the updating I do to Kaizen