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NeilM · 03-28-2006, 12:29 PM

Has anyone installed new brake lines on a C50? I'm looking at ways to improve the brakes and have read that lines like Goodridge braided steel brake lines can improve performance. The C50's brakes are fine but a bit questionable at higher speeds and quick stops.

viper94bite · 03-28-2006, 01:45 PM

I have not, but the stainless lines should be an improvement on any bikes brakes.

blackie1491 · 03-28-2006, 03:00 PM

Someone in the M50 thread just did SS line in black.

NeilM · 03-28-2006, 04:01 PM

Thanks for the quick replys. Good to see people keeping eyes on this site.
I'll check out the brake lines.

tlwisner · 03-30-2006, 10:46 AM

I did just order a Galfer black stainess steel replacement set for my front brake lines. I'm about ready for new pads (SBS is my choice), might as well do it all.

One source for this:

http://www.xtremerevolution.com/Stor...line-kits.aspx

NeilM · 03-30-2006, 12:34 PM

Look forward to your performance report Tim. I'm not ready for new pads but I'd like to know how the new lines work out, whether it's better brake performance or just a better feel.

jpwM50 · 03-31-2006, 04:07 PM

Look here for your answer.
http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...ad.php?t=13874

tlwisner · 04-19-2006, 07:09 PM

I just finished putting a new Galfer stanless Steel wrapped PTFE (Teflon) brake line on the front of my C50, along with a new set of DP pads and Valvoline Synthetic DOT 3/4 fluid that is supposed to have a much higher boiling point. I guess that will help when I'm riding my C50 in MotoGP competition.

The front brake takes much less effort to bring up stopping power in my driveway, I'm about to get my gear on and take it out for a test ride around the county, on the no traffic roads. I'll report back after.

My bike looks cool with the Galfer and K&N decals on the side of the bottom frame tube!

blackie1491 · 04-19-2006, 07:34 PM

Tim

tlwisner · 04-19-2006, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by blackie1491

Tim

OK, but my bike is sort of the opposite of clean. The top pic shows how much thinner the new brakeline is compared to the old rubber hose I'm holding next to it. The bottom pic of course shows my cool decals.

jpwM50 · 04-19-2006, 08:58 PM

I ordered the black ones from them also back on the 4th of April. I am still waiting for them to ship them. Apparently they get them made somewhere else, then when they get them they ship it. Did you have to wait so long Tim?

tlwisner · 04-19-2006, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpwM50

I ordered the black ones from them also back on the 4th of April. I am still waiting for them to ship them. Apparently they get them made somewhere else, then when they get them they ship it. Did you have to wait so long Tim?

I ordered mine on March 30 from Xtreme Revolution and got them today. I don't think anybody stocks them because there are so many kinds and colors available.

blackie1491 · 04-19-2006, 10:32 PM

The colour of the bike looks good Tim, but then I am biased.

Did you get out for your ride and what was your opinion.

Thanks
Bob

tlwisner · 04-20-2006, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackie1491

Did you get out for your ride and what was your opinion.

I went out for a little 15 mile loop to check out the brakes, including some quick (not panic) stops from highway speed. The effort required for braking is certainly less, I could haul the bike to a stop with one finger, and I could brake effectively with two fingers. Using all four fingers, like you should, I had to use more finesse than before and apply the brakes progressively (more so than before) because the brakes have a lot more feel. I can't really say that I stop faster, since I also have new brake pads that are still bedding in - but the brake feel is nice. I don't have to worry about the front brake line getting old and squishy any more...

blackie1491 · 04-20-2006, 11:22 AM

Sounds like a good investment.
Let us know how it feels after the pads set.

Thanks

tlwisner · 04-26-2006, 02:02 PM

After a couple hundred miles I have to say that the front brakes work quite a bit better now with the Galfer stainless steel / teflon line installed. Lots of power and feel.

blackie1491 · 04-27-2006, 12:19 AM

Was the expense worth it?

Do you reccomend it?

tlwisner · 04-27-2006, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackie1491

Was the expense worth it?

Do you reccomend it?

Yep, for $60 it's certainly worth improving the brakes.

And you get to bling the Galfer decal too!

Danr · 04-28-2006, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlwisner

I just finished putting a new Galfer stanless Steel wrapped PTFE (Teflon) brake line on the front of my C50, along with a new set of DP pads and Valvoline Synthetic DOT 3/4 fluid that is supposed to have a much higher boiling point. I guess that will help when I'm riding my C50 in MotoGP competition.

The front brake takes much less effort to bring up stopping power in my driveway, I'm about to get my gear on and take it out for a test ride around the county, on the no traffic roads. I'll report back after.

My bike looks cool with the Galfer and K&N decals on the side of the bottom frame tube!

I am going to go the SS line and new pads and fluid route soon and was wondering why you went with DP pads ?

Part number DP323 ?

dragbar · 04-28-2006, 09:20 AM

hey Dan..that a pure java script link. Didn't work for me. I'm also curious about brake pad part #'s. Looked at a few sites lately and didn't find any listed for the 50's

03-28-2006, 12:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
NeilM In Training Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: Roadliner Location: Bellevue, Wa Posts: 113	Steel brake lines Has anyone installed new brake lines on a C50? I'm looking at ways to improve the brakes and have read that lines like Goodridge braided steel brake lines can improve performance. The C50's brakes are fine but a bit questionable at higher speeds and quick stops.

03-28-2006, 01:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
viper94bite Sit speling cheker Joined: Jan 2005 Bike: 2008 Yamaha FZ6 Location: omaha, ne Posts: 1,792	I have not, but the stainless lines should be an improvement on any bikes brakes. __________________ *yippee*

03-30-2006, 10:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
tlwisner Throttle Jockey Joined: Apr 2004 Bike: '05 Boulevard C50 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 3,208	I did just order a Galfer black stainess steel replacement set for my front brake lines. I'm about ready for new pads (SBS is my choice), might as well do it all. One source for this: http://www.xtremerevolution.com/Stor...line-kits.aspx __________________ Tim Wisner AMA, SCRC Happiness is something we create Last edited by tlwisner; 03-30-2006 at 11:56 AM.

03-31-2006, 04:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
jpwM50 Clutch Cadet Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: Blue M50 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 944	Look here for your answer. http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...ad.php?t=13874 __________________

04-19-2006, 07:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
tlwisner Throttle Jockey Joined: Apr 2004 Bike: '05 Boulevard C50 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 3,208	I just finished putting a new Galfer stanless Steel wrapped PTFE (Teflon) brake line on the front of my C50, along with a new set of DP pads and Valvoline Synthetic DOT 3/4 fluid that is supposed to have a much higher boiling point. I guess that will help when I'm riding my C50 in MotoGP competition. The front brake takes much less effort to bring up stopping power in my driveway, I'm about to get my gear on and take it out for a test ride around the county, on the no traffic roads. I'll report back after. My bike looks cool with the Galfer and K&N decals on the side of the bottom frame tube! __________________ Tim Wisner AMA, SCRC Happiness is something we create

03-28-2006, 03:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,333	Someone in the M50 thread just did SS line in black.

03-28-2006, 04:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
NeilM In Training Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: Roadliner Location: Bellevue, Wa Posts: 113	Thanks for the quick replys. Good to see people keeping eyes on this site. I'll check out the brake lines.

03-30-2006, 12:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
NeilM In Training Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: Roadliner Location: Bellevue, Wa Posts: 113	Look forward to your performance report Tim. I'm not ready for new pads but I'd like to know how the new lines work out, whether it's better brake performance or just a better feel.

04-19-2006, 07:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,333	Tim

04-19-2006, 08:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
jpwM50 Clutch Cadet Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: Blue M50 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 944	I ordered the black ones from them also back on the 4th of April. I am still waiting for them to ship them. Apparently they get them made somewhere else, then when they get them they ship it. Did you have to wait so long Tim? __________________

04-19-2006, 10:32 PM	#13 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,333	The colour of the bike looks good Tim, but then I am biased. Did you get out for your ride and what was your opinion. Thanks Bob

04-20-2006, 11:22 AM	#15 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,333	Sounds like a good investment. Let us know how it feels after the pads set. Thanks

04-26-2006, 02:02 PM	#16 (permalink)
tlwisner Throttle Jockey Joined: Apr 2004 Bike: '05 Boulevard C50 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 3,208	After a couple hundred miles I have to say that the front brakes work quite a bit better now with the Galfer stainless steel / teflon line installed. Lots of power and feel. __________________ Tim Wisner AMA, SCRC Happiness is something we create

04-27-2006, 12:19 AM	#17 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,333	Was the expense worth it? Do you reccomend it?

04-28-2006, 09:20 AM	#20 (permalink)
dragbar Fifth gear streak Joined: May 2005 Bike: M50 Location: SE Missouri Posts: 1,375	hey Dan..that a pure java script link. Didn't work for me. I'm also curious about brake pad part #'s. Looked at a few sites lately and didn't find any listed for the 50's __________________ I ate Chinese last night..........should of seen her struggle when i put her in the van. Доверя́й, но проверя́й.

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