DIY Brake Line Kits

[ChrisK]

Does anyone have good testimonials for a particular brand? The only one I've really looked into so far are for sale here:

http://store.revivalcycles.com/products/brake-line-kits

I'd like to do a little shopping around, interested to hear of other brands/experiences.

[ChrisK]

I should add that I'm interested in DIY because I don't trust that OEM-replacement kits will fit my bike. I have Renthal handlebars that are a bit different than OEM and my forks are slid down in the triples quite a bit compared to stock, so my line fitment isn't normal. Looking for SS-braided kits with a black coating.

[ducatiz]

They are all about the same.

If you want a professionally done setup, contact the guy at HEL USA.

He has made custom setups for me before.  He sent me lines with one end installed and the other with about 6" extra line and several banjos to try.  I figured out the length, marked it and figured out the best banjo angle for the end.

the only tricky part is to "clock" the banjos right.  I marked the hose with grease pencil and it worked perfectly.  I sent them back and he installed the banjos per my spec.  No problems.

[ChrisK]

Thanks, I had forgotten about HEL. Any idea what you paid for front brake lines.

Another question I should ask relevant to this topic - what's better one line leaving the master cylinder, T-ing off to the separate calipers... or two separate lines from master cylinder to calipers? Or does it not matter?

[ducatiz]

Thanks, I had forgotten about HEL. Any idea what you paid for front brake lines.

Another question I should ask relevant to this topic - what's better one line leaving the master cylinder, T-ing off to the separate calipers... or two separate lines from master cylinder to calipers? Or does it not matter?

I seem to remember it was about $40 per line, but YMMV.  The nice thing about them is that you pay the same for a hose and two banjos no matter how long the hose.

Hydraulics says the performance will be the same, but there are some small advantages to having a separate hose for each caliper.

[joshuajcrouch]

 I use these guys: http://www.pacrubber.com/

Their shop is a 10 minute drive from my house, they have a variety of banjo fitting shapes/bends, super affordable (would almost say cheap), and even have their own DOT certified testing equipment.

Super legit!

[greenohawk69]

Here:

http://www.spieglerusa.com/brakes/cycle-brake-line-kits.html