I need a brake line. anyone have one?
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I need a brake line. anyone have one?
15 Mar 2008 15:47 - 15 Mar 2008 15:49
I need a brake line that runs from the front master cyl. to the splitter on the lower triple clamp. 14.5" -16" long would be perfect!
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
Tom
Holland, MI
1980 KZ550 ELR
2011 Concours14
2017 KX450 [/color]
Holland, MI
1980 KZ550 ELR
2011 Concours14
2017 KX450 [/color]
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15 Mar 2008 16:55
They are your brakes. Get some stainless. Get a Dennis Kirk catalog. I can't remember if Z1 Enterprises has them or not. Try there first. Replace all old hoses with stainless. The older brakes need all the help they can get. Worth the extra cash if you're not stuck on original and cash Flo permits it. Ya got to ask Flo!

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16 Mar 2008 07:00
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Re: I need a brake line. anyone have one?
16 Mar 2008 10:34
I'm trying not to spend much money for now, so i don't think i can go with Stainless. I've been looking on Ebay but haven't found one the right length and price.
Tom
Holland, MI
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2017 KX450 [/color]
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Re: I need a brake line. anyone have one?
16 Mar 2008 17:06
cheap used brake hose = expensive funeral...
$20 is too much to spend on a safety item... hmmm.
$20 is too much to spend on a safety item... hmmm.
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Re: I need a brake line. anyone have one?
16 Mar 2008 19:06
Just make sure you don't get a used brake hose that has dried out. Not worth it. Save money elsewhere.
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Re: I need a brake line. anyone have one?
16 Mar 2008 21:50
I have 3 or 4 of them lying around, but I won't sell or give you one because I just don't trust them and would hate to see you crash because the hose was bad.
I'm the King of cheapskates, but I have replaced the front brake lines with stainless on every KZ I have had. I think it cost me $100 to run dual lines from the front master all the way to the calipers. Got rid of that pesky brake splitter that makes it near impossible to bleed the brakes though
Since I crashed last fall I now rebuild the front master cylinder on them as well. No warning, just sudden total failure.
I'm the King of cheapskates, but I have replaced the front brake lines with stainless on every KZ I have had. I think it cost me $100 to run dual lines from the front master all the way to the calipers. Got rid of that pesky brake splitter that makes it near impossible to bleed the brakes though

Since I crashed last fall I now rebuild the front master cylinder on them as well. No warning, just sudden total failure.
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Re: I need a brake line. anyone have one?
17 Mar 2008 03:59
Z1 Enterprises has some nice looking stainless lines well worth the money.the length you need should $20 or less.i am getting ready to buy a full set for my bike.
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Re: I need a brake line. anyone have one?
17 Mar 2008 09:01
That makes good sense. I will get one from Z1. I have a couple of other things i need too.
Thanks guys:)
Thanks guys:)
Tom
Holland, MI
1980 KZ550 ELR
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2017 KX450 [/color]
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2017 KX450 [/color]
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