Steel Braided Hoses

andrew s · Post by **andrew s** » Fri Oct 15, 2004 7:05 am

Has anybody fitted these to their bike, if so can you tell me the lenght of the hoses (taking only a single hose is used)

Cheers,
Andrew

stempy · Post by **stempy** » Fri Oct 15, 2004 7:23 am

I used a piece of string and a tape measure

boxerpan · Post by **boxerpan** » Fri Oct 15, 2004 7:29 am

Goodrich kit for 2001 model;

475mm master cylinder to dividing connector block

Leave solid brake pipe in place

130mm to n/side caliper
145 to o/s caliper

Pipe length only, fittings NOT included

andrew s · Post by **andrew s** » Fri Oct 15, 2004 12:01 pm

Andy, what measurement did your piece of string tell you?

Lloyd, why did you go for the 2 piece and not single hoses?

boxerpan · Post by **boxerpan** » Fri Oct 15, 2004 2:49 pm

andrew s wrote:
Lloyd, why did you go for the 2 piece and not single hoses?

When I knew nothing, having just purchased my S, I ordered a kit of Goodrich hoses that came to replace the existing OE pipes. Hence the measurements quoted earlier.
A two line system followed when the AP calipers were fitted but I didn't quote those as the caliper inlet are in a slightly different position affecting the required length. I can go and measure them if you want ??

stempy · Post by **stempy** » Fri Oct 15, 2004 4:00 pm

Can't remember the lengths, but I have one hose from the master cyl to the r/h caliper and another hose linking the two calipers together. Not allowed in racing but a neat solution for the road.

andrew s · Post by **andrew s** » Fri Oct 15, 2004 6:35 pm

Andy, why did you go for that option with the hoses?

Lloyd, I just thought, I have a Wilber shock on the front that is shorter than the standard, what is the best way to measure to get the right lenght hose.

Feel free to help out as well Andy, need your know how.

stempy · Post by **stempy** » Fri Oct 15, 2004 6:40 pm

Only one down hose = easier 'hose management' and minimum hose length.

andrew s · Post by **andrew s** » Fri Oct 15, 2004 7:07 pm

Nice thinking, but does it improve the braking at all.

stempy · Post by **stempy** » Fri Oct 15, 2004 7:11 pm

Don't suppose there would be any detectable difference whatever configuration you use, braking is improved just by having braided hoses.

Boxadog 2000 · Post by **Boxadog 2000** » Fri Oct 15, 2004 7:56 pm

Me I used two single hoses from the master cylinder down to each caliper.
With a double size st Steel banjo bolt at the master cylinder.

Works just fine

andrew s · Post by **andrew s** » Fri Oct 15, 2004 8:06 pm

Boxadog,

What hoses did you use and how did you come about the measurement.

Andrew

oyster · Post by **oyster** » Sat Oct 16, 2004 1:08 pm

Reading the above, makes me curious why no-one seems to mention the ABS. Has everyone junked theirs? Or am I the only lucky buyer of a used bike to have one. I am thinking about the unecesary weight it provides, as I have never had one before. Is it really worth having? If not, anyone want to buy it - and why!

cheers

Boxadog 2000 · Post by **Boxadog 2000** » Sat Oct 16, 2004 2:45 pm

Andrew,
I have the good fortune to know the guy who owns PDQ Motorcycle Developments so I just bowled up one day and put my bike on the ramp and made them myself I do not have ABS so it was a fairly simple task.

If yours is not ABS I could measure the hoses and get a costing for a set if you like.

Bob

andrew s · Post by **andrew s** » Sat Oct 16, 2004 7:45 pm

Hi Bob,

That would be great if you could get a price. I would like stainless bango's and fittings if possible.

I do not have ABS, but have a Wilber Race Shock on the front which is slightly shorter. I need to dig out the lenght and get back to you with the size.

Hi Oyster,

I can not comment on ABS as I only had a GS with it fitted. I personally do not see the point.

Andrew