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Offline Tugboat

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Braided brake lines
« on: February 25, 2019, 08:59:52 AM »
Last time I needed these I ordered from Slingshot Cycles, who was a member here, but I guess they're not around anymore. Where do you guys get braided lines these days?
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Re: Braided brake lines
« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2019, 09:30:55 AM »
Goodridge lines from several sources, Apex, Z-1, etc... you have to order the lines and fittings separately but are comparable in cost to the Slingshot offerings. I like the Goodridge lines since they are more adaptable. If you put on taller bars you can just order longer hose since you already have the fittings, and vise-versa if you put on lower bars you can just order a shorter hose. Also, if you don't like the angle of a banjo fitting you can order a banjo fitting with a different angle without replacing the entire hose assembly. The fitting from Goodridge hose to the steel pipe at the caliper caused the most head scratching for me.  8)
« Last Edit: February 25, 2019, 09:33:01 AM by madmtnmotors »
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Re: Braided brake lines
« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2019, 09:58:12 AM »
I used Apex for mine. Same price as Slingshot used to charge and doing a custom length order was pretty painless.
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Re: Braided brake lines
« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2019, 10:12:11 AM »
Apex just did a front set for my F0. Very well priced, fast service, perfect fit.
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Re: Braided brake lines
« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2019, 02:10:58 PM »
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Re: Braided brake lines
« Reply #5 on: February 25, 2019, 03:04:43 PM »
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Re: Braided brake lines
« Reply #6 on: February 25, 2019, 03:08:23 PM »
Just ordered from apex. I haven't received them yet, but they were shipped within hours of placing my order.
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Re: Braided brake lines
« Reply #7 on: February 25, 2019, 04:12:41 PM »
I got a custom (shorty) line from Spiegler that was perfect and shipped in 1 day. The banjo fittings can be rotated to avoid any twist in the line.
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Re: Braided brake lines
« Reply #8 on: February 25, 2019, 04:57:42 PM »
Quote from: FourUsTry on February 25, 2019, 04:12:41 PM
I got a custom (shorty) line from Spiegler that was perfect and shipped in 1 day. The banjo fittings can be rotated to avoid any twist in the line.

Good to know, have not heard of them.

https://spieglerusa.com/brakes/brake-lines-accessories-tools/custom-brake-lines.html
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Re: Braided brake lines
« Reply #9 on: February 25, 2019, 06:28:13 PM »
I was very happy with Apex. :)
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Re: Braided brake lines
« Reply #10 on: February 25, 2019, 06:29:26 PM »
+1 on Spiegler, they custom made some for me at one point too.
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Re: Braided brake lines
« Reply #11 on: February 25, 2019, 06:41:27 PM »
I used Spiegler lines on my Concours and they work great. They had a dual line kit for the front eliminating the junction block in my choice of hose and fitting color.
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