Changing the Brake lines.....

dgk13 · Nova Slayer Joined: 02 Nov 2004 Karma :

I've bought a set of braided lines for my mito, would it be okay to give it a DIY job? Or is it better to pay someone to do it? Just want to make sure its going to be done right either way, being the second most important part of bike, don't want them to fail!

Is it as simple as taking the old lines off, replacing them, then topping the fluid up and bedding them in?

Thanks
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irving · Traffic Copper Joined: 02 Oct 2006 Karma :

KatOwner · Nova Slayer Joined: 30 Jul 2006 Karma :

It's the sort of job that any reasonably competent DIY spanner-merchant can manage. Make sure they are properly routed ( as per originals ) and take care to check that there is no brake fluid leaking form the joints at caliper or master cylinder end.

Borrow a torque wrench if you can to tighten up the banjo bolts... and be careful not to over-tighten them. I had the thread strip on one once, and I ended up trawling breakers for a replacement caliper Rolling Eyes

Aside from that, bleed them afterwards, keep the brake fluid well away from any paintwork, and you can't go far wrong.

irving · Traffic Copper Joined: 02 Oct 2006 Karma :

Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

As above.

However make certain you do not buy braided hoses with alloy fittings.

All the best

Keith
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dgk13 · Nova Slayer Joined: 02 Nov 2004 Karma :

Thanks for your help guys, i'm going to get a quote at my local bike shop to see what the damage could be, how long roughly would it take to do this? Change two single lines? so i know they aren't fobbing me off.
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