DIY braided brake lines.

[old_skool]

Anyone ever make their own braided brake lines? Was thinking about buying lines buy the foot and the necessary banjo bolts and hardware, not necessary expecting it to be cheaper, but just because. Was wondering what size brake lines we have and what size banjo's. Thanks!

[crazy steve]

You can buy all the bits to do this yourself, but the big expense is the proper crimp tool for the hose ends. Even the cheapest of the good ones will be several hundred $$ (a good 'pro' hydraulic crimper will be $1K+), and the 'low buck' versions do a poor job; I wouldn't trust a crimp done with one. In the end, unless you're planning on building a lot of lines, it's far cheaper to just buy them....

[old_skool]

Ok then, I might be buying them instead, I thought maybe they used the ol cap and compression fitting setup.

[jetmechmarty]

How about threaded ends? Z1 Enterprises has them.


I am sure there are other sources as well.

[mack]

I just did mine

for the LH, bolts, banjo's and lines (all black chrome) came to $360.00 Canadian. I was happy with that as I had the ones for the SF made and they cost me $650.
If I remember it's 10mm you'll need.

[Laptop_geek]

for the LH, bolts, banjo's and lines (all black chrome) came to $360.00 Canadian. I was happy with that as I had the ones for the SF made and they cost me $650.
If I remember it's 10mm you'll need.

Yes, 10mm banjo bolts and -3AN line should get you. You'll also want a good crimper, 10k will get you something used in industry, I'd expect to pay 1k+ for one that would work well. Thats only if your looking for something that will make lines like you'd buy from a supplier. You could buy some hose by the foot and use hose ends from Jegs or SummitRacing and "make" your own lines, however I'd rather buy line that have been crimped, I feel these are less prone to fail (if manufactured correctly) and will hold up better over time. They are just as cheap, if not cheaper, than making your own lines too.

http://www.jegs.com/p/JEGS-Performan...00664/10002/-1

[barrelguy]

I spoke yesterday with my local brake shop about having them crimp fittings onto new brake lines. Seems that nobody (at least here) is willing to do this due to the fact that the lines have to be DOT approved as they are used on passenger carrying vehicles. Not that a proper machine shop couldn't do it but it seems the world is a bit too litigation happy for their comfort.

[Laptop_geek]

Sorry to bring back an old thread, but I found some good info for those that are interested.

I used these guys for lines on my 750 and they were easy to deal with and seem to have a good product at a very resonable price (I was impressed anyway). I ordered custom lines for my bike (went from a remote mc to a normal one) and they ended up being under $50 for two front lines (around $35 IIRC). Might be something to concider.

http://www.techna-fit.com/

http://www.stainlesssteellines.com/category-s/1866.htm

[XS1100_OEM4ME]

Don't buy the cow!

Don't buy the cow, if all you need is the milk If you want to make your own lines and can get the S/S parts way cheaper then just ordering the lines, then get the parts and go to a local hydraulic supply shop (there are three close to where I live) Pay them to crimp the lines, you will need 6 crimps for the front, 40 bucks if they are honest. Still, I don't think you can save much over just buying the pre made ones out there

[ddragon63]

most larger cities will have either a Hydraulic shop or a industrial hose shop. In the Portland Area we have a place call Premier Rubber and another called Hydraulics Inc. They do Truck and industrial hoses. Back in my race car days we use to have them do all our fuel lines and brake lines. Places like this are tons cheaper than having to buy kits or go to specialty places. you just need to know your lengths, diameters, and fitting style and they'll make you what ever you want. Or you can buy bulk lengths of line and do it yourself... for the most part they don't charge for the assembly process just for the line and fittings.

[ManagerMike]

JP Cycles offers universal fit SS brake lines and fittings, just need to order the proper lengths and fittings and re-use your banjo bolts (with new washers of course).
http://www.jpcycles.com/motorcycle-b...rsal-fit?Nao=0