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Keir
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PostPosted: 14:30 - 30 Aug 2006    Post subject: braided brake line confusion Reply with quote

Im looking into getting braided brake line for my gsxr 6. Ive seen adverts for 2, 3 and 4 line kits...... whats the difference?
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PostPosted: 14:32 - 30 Aug 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

just as it says..you get 2, 3 or 4 lines per kit depending on what kit you order.

means you have enough lines for just the front or both front and rear etc.
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PostPosted: 14:33 - 30 Aug 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yeah i guessed that bit Laughing
where would 4 lines go? theres only 3 calipers! 2 front and 1 rear.
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PostPosted: 14:34 - 30 Aug 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

a line from the lever to the reservoir then from the reservoir to the caliper. or something like that. some front brake lines have a few lines depending on the layout of them. if in doubt phone the company before you order.

think you can also use them for hydraulic clutch lines as well.
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PostPosted: 14:57 - 30 Aug 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

Line 1 goes from master cyl to splitter
Line 2 goes from splitter to 1 front caliper
Line 3 goes from splitter to other front caliper
Line 4 does the back.
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PostPosted: 15:03 - 30 Aug 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

Two lines could be one for each caliper on the front. Splitters aren't allowed in racing, so it is likely that three lines would be the best setup.
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PostPosted: 15:06 - 30 Aug 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

on my YZF theres a line from MC to right side caliper then a line from that to the left side caliper so i'd use a 2 line system.
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PostPosted: 16:03 - 30 Aug 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

T1z3R wrote:
on my YZF theres a line from MC to right side caliper then a line from that to the left side caliper so i'd use a 2 line system.


You would have a 3line one as you forgot your rear brake. Wink
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PostPosted: 16:08 - 30 Aug 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

Finglonga wrote:
T1z3R wrote:
on my YZF theres a line from MC to right side caliper then a line from that to the left side caliper so i'd use a 2 line system.


You would have a 3line one as you forgot your rear brake. Wink


but i already have a braided line on the back Thumbs Up Wink
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PostPosted: 17:21 - 30 Aug 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

ok, what is the best setup? Id assume the more the better? Any recomendations?
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PostPosted: 17:24 - 30 Aug 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

what configuration has your bike got?

one cable to a splitter then two cables to both calipers on the front or like mine? that'll dictate what kit you buy.
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PostPosted: 17:29 - 30 Aug 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

Keir_K3 wrote:
ok, what is the best setup? Id assume the more the better? Any recomendations?


You need to count how many lines you have on the bike. Year of bike may make a difference some have 3 some hve 4.



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