brake lines are dangerously split

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brake lines are dangerously split

19 Aug 2011 17:20
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My brake lines are dangerously split, I fear my bike has become a potential deathtrap. I heard that the local napa shop can cut brake lines to length, so I ripped off the old brake line and brought it there. Unfortunately, they dont do banjo bolts, and the hose diameter doesnt fit their machine.

Does anyone know where I can find a company that sells brake line cut-to-length? I need a custom length because my handlebars are significantly shorter than stock, so i need about 1 inch shorter than stock length. ALTHOUGH, is there a tool I can buy that would allow me to make the lines myself? There are no custom bike shops around my area and I am out of options.
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Re: brake lines are dangerously split

19 Aug 2011 18:24
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Z1 Enterprises has a few options.

Goodridge SS braided hoses are what I use- absolutely no complaints (other than the $20 premium for the black color over the bright bare SS).
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Re: brake lines are dangerously split

19 Aug 2011 18:25
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cobura wrote: ...anyone know where I can find a company that sells brake line cut-to-length?....

Z1 Enterprises has many different lengths, fittings, etc.

Click > www.z1enterprises.com/SearchResult.aspx?...eyWords=brake%20hose

Good Fortune! :)
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Re: brake lines are dangerously split

19 Aug 2011 18:30
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Patton wrote: Z1 Enterprises has many different lengths, fittings, etc.

Click > www.z1enterprises.com/SearchResult.aspx?...eyWords=brake%20hose

Good Fortune! :)

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Re: brake lines are dangerously split

19 Aug 2011 19:54
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Re: brake lines are dangerously split

19 Aug 2011 21:59
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Using Speigler--teflon coating in many colors over braided stainless.Good stuff.bj

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Re: brake lines are dangerously split

20 Aug 2011 06:35
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A hydraulic hose shop should be able to make the lines for you, but Z1 would probably be cheaper.
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Re: brake lines are dangerously split

20 Aug 2011 08:15
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if you ride without brakes you get what you deserve
please get your shit together
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Re: brake lines are dangerously split

20 Aug 2011 09:43
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No need to say more...

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1976 KZ900-A4
MTC 1075cc.
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ZX636 suspension
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Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
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Re: brake lines are dangerously split

20 Aug 2011 12:37
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I just had 4 lines made for my 1100. They were 30.00 each, which I thought was reasonable.
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Re: brake lines are dangerously split

22 Aug 2011 11:03
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Woah those spiegler lines are nice! And, dont worry, I do "have my shit together". Bike has been de-comissioned ever since I discovered the crack in my line.
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Re: brake lines are dangerously split

22 Aug 2011 20:25
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cobura wrote: Woah those spiegler lines are nice! And, dont worry, I do "have my shit together". Bike has been de-comissioned ever since I discovered the crack in my line.

Thanks... there are a lot of the crazies out there.
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