Hi all, trying to install SS brake lines on my bike.( 97 SE ) I bought the lines from a member on another web site a couple of years ago, supposedly custom built for the wing. The problem I seem to be having is where the front left line changes from steel to rubber the connector on the steel line is a double flare and the SS line is a double flair, same for the rear brake now they screw together as God intended but I get the feeling something is not right. I am, aside from bleeding brakes not very familiar with brake lines, but I believe one side needs to be a smaller size to fit into the double flair. Please let me know if I am wrong ( I really hope I am ) Now there's something I don't say very often.
Thanks
Chuck
SS brake lines
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Re: SS brake lines
Pictures would help.
Re: SS brake lines
To connect 2 Flair ends, you'll need one of
these puppies from most auto parts stores.
NO sealer of any kind, flair is the seal.
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these puppies from most auto parts stores.
NO sealer of any kind, flair is the seal.
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Greenwinger
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Re: SS brake lines
Sorry forgot about Pictures. This is the internally threaded end of the brake line. Double flare just like the externally threaded fitting from the bike steel line.
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Re: SS brake lines
You'll find the parts you need at auto parts stores.
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Re: SS brake lines
Maybe something like this?
But you really shouldn't be needing adapters with the proper line set. If this is for a different application, adapters might be the easiest solution.
But you really shouldn't be needing adapters with the proper line set. If this is for a different application, adapters might be the easiest solution.
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Greenwinger
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Re: SS brake lines
Thanks guys for the suggestions the kit is from HEL and was suppose to be specific to the 1500. All the lengths are good it's just the two ends that are wrong. I got them off a guy at Goldwing Facts.com but he isn't dealing in them anymore. I paid pretty good money for these lines I didn't want to use adapters but If I have no choice I guess that's what I'll have to do.
The avatar is of me and the Mrs. on the dragon a few years back.
Re: SS brake lines
Recently 2 other riders had similar issues. I don't know the makers. Hoses 'CLOCKED' wrong and wrong size end fittings.
Maybe this Covid is seeping into the forgetful equation?
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Maybe this Covid is seeping into the forgetful equation?
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Re: SS brake lines
Can someone tell me the pipe size and the thread sizes on the Honda lines?
The avatar is of me and the Mrs. on the dragon a few years back.