Brake line replacement - wisdom pls.

[Lineareagle]

I am going to replace the top, front brake line on the '06 GSA, non-ABS and do a fluid change at the same time.

 

Anyone done something similar and have any words of wisdom?

[Selden]

I'm thinking the same for a 1999 RT. The brakes feel pretty good, but those OEM rubber lines are now 11 years old.

[Groanup]

My "words of wisdom" are:

If you don't already have em, go with braided steel lines. It really does make a difference.

[motoguy128]

I remember replacing the rubber lines on my sportbikes with steel braded. HUGE difference in terms of feel and overall strength. I think most sportbikes now probably comes with SS lines.

 

My R1200RT came with SS braided lines. I think there's a reason for that.

 

Besides, I think you cna probably get aftermarket SS lines for less than OEM rubber lines.

[Lineareagle]

It is not so much what to replace it with as to How.

Any steps better for making the bleeding easier? After putting on the new line?

[CoarsegoldKid]

I just changed my brake and clutch lines on my ducati. I bought them from cyclebrakes.com. Mine were custom sized but stock sizes are available too I think. Either way stockers can be measured. I gave them the measurements and color. The next day I had them on the bike. They are made in California. Galfer is the manufacture. Bleeding the clutch involved a C-clamp and bolt to hold the piston in. The brakes lines filled quickly. I did use wooden spacers instead of the disc to hold the pistons in place. I do the same for bi-annual brake bleeds. Easy work. No assistant is necessary.