Brake line fittings

McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

I think I'm gonna have trouble getting Goodridge to give me a new brake line but Busters have got 'em on sale @ £10 each.

Trouble is they come with Cadmium fittings.

Are they OK for road use? Neutral

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Stew · Posted: 21:27 - 02 Jul 2003 Post subject:

They should be fine. Usually problems with corrosion occur when mixing alloy and steel fittings. Although they are probably only £10 because most people tend to go for stainless fittings so they are getting rid of the least popular types of fittings. Do they come in a strange colour combination too? or is that not mentioned?
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McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

Doesn't say, but in the picture they are plain metal.
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Stew · Posted: 21:33 - 02 Jul 2003 Post subject:

I'm not certain on the qualities of cadmium fittings, but I have just had a quick look online (thanks google) and it seems that they are more prone to rust/corrosion than other types of fitting (although it also says the same for chrome fittings).

Just means you might have to keep em clean a bit more than stainless ones I guess Confused

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TiN · Pocket Tin Joined: 14 Feb 2002 Karma :

Get some heatshrink over the fittings to protect them.
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Robby · Dirty Old Man Joined: 16 May 2002 Karma :

your bike will be long gone by the time the cadmium fittings corrode through.

McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

And what are you trying to say about my bike?
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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

Cadmium is fine, it just corrodes a bit. Think that line you have on at the moment is probably using cadmium fittings.

Alloy ones are lethal. As they are assembled the steel braiding will take off the anodising on the alloy, resulting in corrosion (which you probably will not see), and a few months later a hose that will split from its connectors under preasure.

All the best

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McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

Cool. I'll see what happens with Goodridge and if they don't come through I'll give Busters a call.
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Stew · Posted: 23:38 - 02 Jul 2003 Post subject:

Buster can make you up some goodridge lines anyway. I had mine made up to the specifcation I wanted (colour types of fittings).
I think the cost was something like 19 pound per line plus £1.50 for shrikwrap plus about £9 for banjos. (I can't remember exact prices but give busters a ring and see)
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McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

Yeah, but £10 in the sale is much better than £30 you paid...
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Stew · Posted: 23:46 - 02 Jul 2003 Post subject:

So true. But my comment was in reference to this...

McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

Nah mate. I've already got a line off them and it burst! I'm waitin to see if they'll replace it under the warranty.
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retrofly · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Feb 2002 Karma :

hi
how much would it cost for a single braided hose? the one i've got is to short, when my forks are at maximum length the hose stretches Confused

Luke
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Stew · Posted: 09:42 - 03 Jul 2003 Post subject:

Like McJam said, busters are selling braided lines with cadmium fittings for £10 per line. So Luke your answer is £10. (You can use your existing banjos and fittings if they are in good condition).
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retrofly · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Feb 2002 Karma :

hi
banjos? whats that?

Luke
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Stew · Posted: 13:19 - 03 Jul 2003 Post subject:

Banjo bolt. The 'banjo' shaped bolt that is attached to each end of the braided hose:
https://www.gmspeed.net/images/products/B168.jpg
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retrofly · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Feb 2002 Karma :

hi
how do they fit onto the hose? do u just push it in?

Luke
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Stew · Posted: 13:24 - 03 Jul 2003 Post subject:

The picture doesn't really show it as that was just an example. On the end of the braided hoses is a threaded attachment. The banjo also has a thread on it. The two screw together to form a hose with a banjo at each end. One banjo then attaches to the master cylinder and the other attaches to your brake caliper.
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retrofly · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Feb 2002 Karma :

hi
cool sounds like an easy job, just got to deal with the break fluid now Razz

Luke
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Stew · Posted: 13:57 - 03 Jul 2003 Post subject:

Putting the brake lines together and on the bike is the fun bit. Bleeding the fluid through can be a pain in the arse.
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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

Most original brake lines use swaged (sp?) fittings which you cannot undo (the bolt together kind are illegal in many countries). I would be dubious about reusing them anyway, and those fittings are most of the cost. I wouldn't worry about reusing the bolts though (you should use new copper washers though)

All the best

Keith
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Stew · Posted: 15:52 - 03 Jul 2003 Post subject:

So the banjo parts should have come fastened to the braided lines then? Mine didnt thats all, not sure if you can see in the pic but this is how mine arrived....
https://mysite.freeserve.com/crotchrockets3/brakes/brake1.JPG
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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

Not seen them supplied that that Stew. Suppose no real reason why not though

All the best

Keith
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