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Brake Fluid and Hoses

  • 23-01-2014 1:39pm
    #1
    RosieJoe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,499 ✭✭✭


    When was the last time you changed your brake fluid and hoses? According to the Bandit Service manual the fluid should be changed every 2 years and the hoses changed every 4.

    So, do you follow this timescale too?


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  • #2
    Richard tea
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,597 ✭✭✭Richard tea


    I havent done it yet but I will look into it maybe for next year. Is it possible to pick up a reel of hose you can cut to size or do you have to order from the manufacturer?


  • #3
    professore
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,857 ✭✭✭professore


    Just buy braided hoses instead of putting on new rubber ones. They're not that expensive, will sharpen up your braking and last longer too.


  • #4
    RosieJoe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,499 ✭✭✭RosieJoe


    HEL Lines for the bike are between £75 & £90, so are dear enough


  • #5
    thecivvie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,060 ✭✭✭thecivvie


    Getting all brake lines replaced this year, HEL lines ordered.

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  • #6
    Wossack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,025 ✭✭✭Wossack


    braided lines, so just checked for damage - never been replaced.
    Break fluid is easily done, but just do it when its looking bad (but probably in or around 2 years now I think)
    Richard tea wrote: »
    I havent done it yet but I will look into it maybe for next year. Is it possible to pick up a reel of hose you can cut to size or do you have to order from the manufacturer?

    its the fittings that you'd have difficulty with


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  • #7
    professore
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,857 ✭✭✭professore


    RosieJoe wrote: »
    HEL Lines for the bike are between £75 & £90, so are dear enough

    What kind of bike is it? I never priced new rubber lines, or even seen them for sale anywhere, but I'd imagine you'd be talking at least £30 for a full set? Braided lines don't degrade either as they are stainless steel encased in plastic. And they improve the feel no end. Well worth it IMO.


  • #8
    Wonda-Boy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,013 ✭✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    Venhill BL are just as good HEL and a fraction of the price.....I change the fluids every year its dirt cheap and I am happy that everything is fresh.


  • #9
    Del2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,031 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    RosieJoe wrote: »
    HEL Lines for the bike are between £75 & £90, so are dear enough

    The extra braking power with braided hoses could save you a lot more some day. The braking system and tyres are two things that should never be scrimped on.


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