Braided brake line layout options

[Al]

I'm going to order some braided brake hoses but there is different options on the layout of the hoses and I was just wondering if there is any advantage to one layout over the other.

The standard front layout has a single hose from the master cylinder that goes down to a splitter where it connects to two hoses that run to each front caliper. Hel do a copy of this layout but it is more expensive.

They also do another layout that they call 'race layout' where two hoses run straight from the master cylinder directly down to each caliper. I guess they must some how join into each other at the master cylinder as this only as a single connection point. This layout is cheaper but to me it seems better as you have less connections
Is there any other reasons why one would be better then the other?
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[Philly46]

Just go with the race setup, HEL will supply you with everything you need. Easy job.
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Hi

No real advantage beyond price.

Race regultions don't allow a split below the bottom yoke (not sure on the exact wording), hence race one go direct from the master cylinder. Down side is about 30% more line length to expand (unlikely to be an issue)

All the best

Keith
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[CaNsA]

2 lines, 1 from each caliper to the m/c

its what all the winners do

[pinkyfloyd]

[binge]

Another vote for two completely seperate lines.

The T-piece half way down the line works okay. But the above is better.

Avoid the piggyback setup like the plague though.
One line to first caliper, then double banjo across the fender to the second caliper.
Actual ball-ache to bleed!





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[Hetzer]

I've just had the experience of two types with my rebuilt calipers, both braided HEL. One that had a line to one caliper with the other line going from that one over the mudguard to the other. The second has two separate lines coming from the M/C, one to each caliper. The second is significantly superior.
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[Jim Mc]

As above, brake fluid is not compressible so the split shouldn't make any difference.

I was considering switching my lines and moving to the brake setup but if it's a bit cheaper I might just stick OEM.

[Mikey3]

The only difference I was told is that the single line to each caliper ones are easier to bleed rather than the lower case 'h' style layout.

They do exactly the same thing if both are done properly, otherwise they may show differences, but not due to the layout of the lines.

Mike
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[weasley]

Another practical consideration if changing from a split setup to a 'race' setup is having the space and hose clamps to route and secure two lines from the m/c rather than just one.
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