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upnorthbiker · 02-25-2006, 10:41 AM

Hi,
I have recently fitted a braided brake hose to the front brake of my M50 in the hope to increase braking power.
At the same time I fitted some sintered pads from Hien Gerrick.
I have done a few hundred miles on them so they are well bedded in.
Results are good, I dont have to pull on the brake as hard as before for the same stopping power.
IMO very well worth the time and effort to fit.
Jeff.

Rickster · 02-25-2006, 02:42 PM

Good job thanks. If you don't mind me asking, how much did all that cost?

hammersfan · 02-25-2006, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Rickster

Good job thanks. If you don't mind me asking, how much did all that cost?

I was wondering the same thing. The braided brake lines look really nice.

upnorthbiker · 02-26-2006, 05:59 AM

Hi,
Cost was about £40 uk pounds, dont know the conversion rate to usd.
That was for everything including the brake fluid.
No problems at all fitting and bleeding the brakes was a breeze.
Jeff

Rickster · 02-26-2006, 12:45 PM

If my conversion is correct, that is about $70.00 US

QuacktheDuck · 02-26-2006, 09:56 PM

nice! is that the goodrich ss brake line or another brand?

upnorthbiker · 02-27-2006, 03:24 AM

Hi Quack,
It is goodridge brake line, a local hydraulic/pipe shop made it up for me.I took the original hose in and he matched up the banjo ends.
Made it for me while i waited, even got a free coffee.
Jeff.

djump · 03-06-2006, 06:25 AM

After 600 K's I found that my brakes were really spongy and in fact I had to take evasive action when a car slammed on its brakes in front of me and I just wasn’t going to stop. So I took my ride in to the dealer and he flushed through some new brake fluid and bleed in the front and an adjustment for the drum. In short, about a 10% improvement in the front and 20% in the back, so much happier. Still going to get the braided line for the front during the first service in a couple of weeks as the rubber line has heaps of give. (I also need to learn that I'm not riding a RGV anymore, now twice the weight and a third of the brakes!)

02-25-2006, 10:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
upnorthbiker In Training Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: M50 Location: Sunderland, UK Posts: 111	Braided brake hose fitted Hi, I have recently fitted a braided brake hose to the front brake of my M50 in the hope to increase braking power. At the same time I fitted some sintered pads from Hien Gerrick. I have done a few hundred miles on them so they are well bedded in. Results are good, I dont have to pull on the brake as hard as before for the same stopping power. IMO very well worth the time and effort to fit. Jeff. Attached Thumbnails

02-25-2006, 02:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rickster Bridal Boutique Manager Joined: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 2,914	Good job thanks. If you don't mind me asking, how much did all that cost? __________________ Ever notice that the person telling you to calm down, is the same one that got you worked up in the first place. 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2005 DL1000 V Strom (sold) 2004 Twin Peaks 700 2003 KTM 525 EX/C (for sale) 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

02-26-2006, 12:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rickster Bridal Boutique Manager Joined: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 2,914	If my conversion is correct, that is about $70.00 US __________________ Ever notice that the person telling you to calm down, is the same one that got you worked up in the first place. 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2005 DL1000 V Strom (sold) 2004 Twin Peaks 700 2003 KTM 525 EX/C (for sale) 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

02-26-2006, 09:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
QuacktheDuck Sprocket Pilot Joined: May 2005 Bike: 2004 FZ6 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 858	nice! is that the goodrich ss brake line or another brand? __________________ Quacktheduck is one lucky duck. Miss my v-strom...06/14/06, the best i ever had...

03-06-2006, 06:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
djump Kickstand Operator Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: VZ800K M50 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 280	After 600 K's I found that my brakes were really spongy and in fact I had to take evasive action when a car slammed on its brakes in front of me and I just wasn’t going to stop. So I took my ride in to the dealer and he flushed through some new brake fluid and bleed in the front and an adjustment for the drum. In short, about a 10% improvement in the front and 20% in the back, so much happier. Still going to get the braided line for the front during the first service in a couple of weeks as the rubber line has heaps of give. (I also need to learn that I'm not riding a RGV anymore, now twice the weight and a third of the brakes!) __________________ I CHOSE THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED AND NOW WHERE THE HECK AM I?

02-26-2006, 05:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
upnorthbiker In Training Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: M50 Location: Sunderland, UK Posts: 111	Hi, Cost was about £40 uk pounds, dont know the conversion rate to usd. That was for everything including the brake fluid. No problems at all fitting and bleeding the brakes was a breeze. Jeff

02-27-2006, 03:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
upnorthbiker In Training Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: M50 Location: Sunderland, UK Posts: 111	Hi Quack, It is goodridge brake line, a local hydraulic/pipe shop made it up for me.I took the original hose in and he matched up the banjo ends. Made it for me while i waited, even got a free coffee. Jeff.

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