Installing SS brake lines

[motopilot]

I have been thinking about this mod for a while and was planning on doing it this week. has anyone here done SS brake line stall themselves? Any advice would be great. Usually I can handle most jobs but this one I am not sure I can do by myself. Was thinking about taking her to the shop.

["Jackass"]

SS lines are a great investment!! There's quite a few of us that have done the install ourselves...all you have to do is ask man :wink:

[motopilot]

Thanks, hopefully on thursday night we can discuss. Seems like a big job.

[bluespecv03]

Actually its not too bad. I did it by myself, and that says alot. I can't usually do projects like that by myself. Helping Mike install his probably made it ALOT easier, but its really not that bad if you are somewhat mechanically inclined.

[Con Man]

Not too bad to do....just hve the right parts, tools, fluids etc. Many of us here can help if needed as said earlier. let me (us) know :)

[clm2112]

Thanks, hopefully on thursday night we can discuss. Seems like a big job.

It's not bad. Tool you need the most is a brake-line bleeder. (Mighty-Vac) Second tool is a Torque Wrench. The stock brake banjo's are excellent quality. The bolts that come with the line kits can be worse than the OEM bolts. If you have at least one Double Banjo bolt in your stock brake line (like a cross-over coupling) use them instead of the cheap bolts in the kits.

The drill is to start at the caliper banjo bolts and work your way back up to the master. (Have a cup handy to catch the old fluid and keep it clear of any painted surfaces.) Install the new lines with new crush washers and the OEM banjo bolts if possible. (If you have any itch to race the bike someday, the time to drill the bolts for safety wire is while you have them out to replace the lines.)

Then, use fresh brake fluid and bleed the bejezus outta them. It takes time, but it's worth it.

[bluespecv03]

You really dont even need the brake line bleeder. Just get some clear tubing to fit over the bleeder screws, and its pretty simple.

[motopilot]

Thanks for all the input. Hopefully will see you guys tomorrow night and hopefully I can find someone to help me out on a weekend or evening. Did not even order the lines yet as I was seeing how much was going to be involved with the install. Thanks to all!

["Jackass"]

You really dont even need the brake line bleeder. Just get some clear tubing to fit over the bleeder screws, and its pretty simple.

Nice little trick, huh. :wink: :lol:

[bluespecv03]

You really dont even need the brake line bleeder. Just get some clear tubing to fit over the bleeder screws, and its pretty simple.

Nice little trick, huh. :wink: :lol:

Yeah, like you were the one to come up with that one.... :roll: :lol:

["Jackass"]

No, but I showed you :roll: ... :a: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[bluespecv03]

Yeah, and I actually showed you how to actually get the fluid to bleed out of it! :lol:

[motopilot]

So can someone show me next week when I order my lines?

["Jackass"]

You buy the beer :wink: :lol:

[bluespecv03]

Yep no problem. We'll have it done in an hour! *crosses fingers* :lol:

[Con Man]

I will bring my hammer to ensure it is done right...:)

[lockwood81]

So when is "wrenching night".

(nooo not wench night, that's Thursday at Wing House)

[motopilot]

So when is "wrenching night".

(nooo not wench night, that's Thursday at Wing House)

I start work tomorrow and am out for 9 days this time. Will be back next tuesday and can do it anytime that week or weekend. I will order my lines this week. Going to get Speigler Lines.

[MetalDisorder]

Just bring it to my house I will take care of it for you ..
Lets see.... :idea:
1 day installing brake lines = 350.00
8 days testing = PRICELESS :D

[Con Man]

Just bring it to my house I will take care of it for you ..
Lets see.... :idea:
1 day installing brake lines = 350.00
8 days testing = PRICELESS :D

I see your prices went down a lot. I have been paying since I have known you...buah hahahahahaa :wink:

[MetalDisorder]

No no no
Parts 350 ... auwwww nevermind hehehe :D

["Jackass"]

So when is "wrenching night".

I'm working on the Mustang tomorrow.

[bluespecv03]

So when is "wrenching night".

I'm working on the Mustang tomorrow.

Well honestly, thats neverending, isnt it Mike? :wink: :lol:

["Jackass"]

No, it's a Ford :a: , just routine maintenance. :roll: :lol: :lol:

[MetalDisorder]

F ____ O ____ R ____ D ____

Too easy... You fill in the blanks :lol:

["Jackass"]

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa251/ms7869/smileys/doublefinger.gif :finger: :roll: :lol:

[MetalDisorder]

He He .. Damn cold .. aint got nothin to do but sit here and mess with you http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/CBR600Lady/Emoticons2/sick0026.gif

[Con Man]

F ____ O ____ R ____ D ____

Too easy... You fill in the blanks :lol:

FuCkInG OWesoMelY RaDiCal DuDE!

[meat]

:roll:

[motopilot]

OK back to the SS brake lines. Just ordered these from motomummy.com https://www.motomummy.com/store/product.php?productid=16206&cat=292&page=1

Seems to be a popular line for the R1 guys. Hopefuly can install them when i get home next week.