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Post by firmhand on Jun 14, 2007 10:16:14 GMT
Just collecting some bits and pieces for the winter fettle, bought some Samco hoses in blue and am now looking at brake lines, so what do you guys think Goodridge or Hel, Hel are cheaper and seem to be of a similar quality to Goodridge (ie s/s fittings ect) and i don't believe in paying for a name so which is best quality for money so to speak.
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Post by wardourdrive on Jun 14, 2007 12:23:38 GMT
I have HEL on mine in black. I think the coloured versions look better after weathering compared to the plain braided ones
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Post by floog on Jun 14, 2007 12:57:00 GMT
I've used both and they are both excellent kit.......I'd go for the ones at the best price I can get, neither will disappoint
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Post by Burchy on Jun 14, 2007 14:55:30 GMT
:agreed: Anything's got to be better than standard sponge
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Post by kevrex on Jun 14, 2007 15:06:52 GMT
I have Hell lines on my rex and they are great goodridge should be ok too but as floog says go for the best price
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Post by mickfarmer64 on Jun 14, 2007 19:51:02 GMT
Hel every time, IMHO they use better quality materials, and best of all they're cheaper
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Post by phoenix on Jun 14, 2007 21:19:30 GMT
Goodridge for me, I'll pay extra for the name anyday Thats why I got a Kawasaki and not a Hyosoung.
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Post by lightspeed on Jun 14, 2007 21:58:47 GMT
Thats why I got a Kawasaki and not a Hyosoung. That's not a Hyosoung? Coulda fooled me, what with all that plastic covering it ;D
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Post by firmhand on Jun 15, 2007 15:58:06 GMT
Ok Hel it is then, next question 3 lines (as standard) or 2 lines on the front, which is best do you think.
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Post by jefflthomas on Jun 15, 2007 17:17:02 GMT
3 lines practical 2 lines racier looking (or street squid) less line more hydraulic pressure so you could try straight to the caliper then to the other one (2 lines) i've got no problem lifting the back with the stock lines.
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Post by phoenix on Jun 15, 2007 18:20:11 GMT
I just got the two lines........Cheaper as well
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Post by firmhand on Jun 16, 2007 11:53:16 GMT
Ok thanxs for your thoughts .
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Post by ZRX Gremlin on Jun 16, 2007 21:00:36 GMT
How long are standard brakelines supoposed to last anyway. 52 reg with 32000 on the clock and the brakes still work perfectly well. Mine, for some odd reason, were always better than several other standard Rexes that I've ridden and I'm loath to mess about with them until I have to. My riding style doesn't call for heavy braking in any case but Id rather not have brakelines fail just when I need them most. I can't see the point in changing lines just for the "bling factor" if I'm happy with them the way they are but also can't see the point in having no brakes at an inopportune moment. What do I do?
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Post by BADGER on Jun 17, 2007 7:44:37 GMT
Tend to go with you Grem, For me the most important bit of the braking thing , is to have good Pads, no point in having more pressure if your pads are'nt up to much. and not to mention the state of your tyres and road conditions. Of course the Brakes are one of the most important areas we need to keep in good working order, but the lines are only PART of the whole story. 3 years of riding me REX and I've not had any problems........(yet.) just my 2 penny worth.
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Post by Les on Jun 17, 2007 9:54:30 GMT
How long are standard brakelines supoposed to last anyway. 52 reg with 32000 on the clock and the brakes still work perfectly well. standard rubber brakelines should be changed at 5 year intervals, reason degregation of the rubber due to sunlight, road shite etc and the rubber stretches, brake fluid two yearly although I change mine yearly on the bikes. I thought that my brakes were fine till i serviced them, trouble is that brakes fade over a long period, so you tend to compensate to match and dont think that anythings wrong. I am gonna be changing the lines on Rubyred very shortly to Hel, keeping the splitter, the majestic grey is set up for two lines and I want to see the diference.
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