Brake lines

Nessism, I'd be interested in seeing that. I 'm getting ready to replace the old brake lines on my 78 KZ400 now.

New Earl's parts...

Tools...

Shove the hose on firmly while tightening the nut. Tighten almost all the way, but stop just short so the hose end can be clocked with the other.

Whack the chisel with the mini sledge...

Check clocking of the hose ends by pressing one on the table and looking at the other. On this hose they are 90 degrees from each other.

Install the other hose end, clock the position carefully, and you are done. I used non adjustable hose ends but they work out fine. You just need to be careful to stop a little short of fully tight so you can get the clocking right.

Repeat everything three more times and...

One thing I wish I'd done, and that is adding some shrink tubing to cover up the exposed braided section. Oh well. Next time...

Very nice. Thanks for sharing!

Looks great! Love the look of the black hose, looks like stock with the quality and reliability of stainless steel underneath