Brake Lines

[FalcoJock]

I'm going to replace my brake lines on the Falco soon. I do most basic servicing (including brakes) and simple repairs myself and am reasonably competent, but have not changed brake lines before.

Although it looks straight forward, are there any gotchas, tips, recommendations I should be aware of before I start?

Cheers.

[Aladinsaneuk]

get braided

replace the line with the race type - ie 2 lines, one to each caliper

the only potential flaw is the cover for the bottom of the head stock - that will sit slightly proud due to having two lines ...

oh, you may want to consider having a set of lines that are an inch or so longer - it helps with routing :)

(HEL with the forum discount works out at best value i think you will find)
for bleeding etc, look in the aprilia tech section for kzmille's guide - i prefer to reverse bleed and that makes it easy

make sure you get the right fluid - dot 4 or dot 5.1 NOT dot 5

perhaps also consider getting some of the chinese pazzo copy levers at the same time .....

[D-Rider]

A banjo bolt with a bleed nipple makes things easier for bleeding the clutch. While you've got it apart, it's worth fitting one.

[GregD-UK]

Hi all,

Alad, why not 5.0? Took mine to a local bike service garage and he put 5.0 in Enlighten me please... Hope he hasn't fooked my brake system and clutch

[D-Rider]

This might help to explain Greg: https://www.ridersite.com/viewtopic.ph ... hlight=dot

And this previous reply a couple of years back to a bloke called GregD: https://www.ridersite.com/viewtopic.ph ... hlight=dot

[Nooj]

Easy job, brake lines. Can do it all with a small claw hammer and some gaffer tape.

[GregD-UK]

Hi all,

OK DR, I forgot honest! I shall be visiting said garage the w/end and having an indepth discussion with him

Only been in about 2 months. Got my shiney new hel lines in there, don't want to fook them too

Thanks all.

[FalcoJock]

Thanks guys. One question re. "replace the line with the race type - ie 2 lines, one to each caliper"

Why? Is it bling or do they serve a useful purpose? I'm happy with brakes as-is, but the lines are very (very) old and I'm beginning to think they're well over-due (in fact I know they are).

I've bought myself a small claw hammer and reel of gaffer , so all set to go.

[D-Rider]

Thanks guys. One question re. "replace the line with the race type - ie 2 lines, one to each caliper"

Why? Is it bling or do they serve a useful purpose? I'm happy with brakes as-is, but the lines are very (very) old and I'm beginning to think they're well over-due (in fact I know they are).

I've bought myself a small claw hammer and reel of gaffer , so all set to go.

From the Hel Website:

[FalcoJock]

Cheers DR.