Numpty brake line question ???
 

I want to fit some better brakes to my T8 in the next few days. I've got the uprated master cylinders and I've lovely Brembo billet calipers to go on - but I don't know about the hoses.

The bike has currently got twin Goodridge braided hoses running from a double banjo at the M/C end to the standard calipers.

The M/C end is no problem because I'm replacing that with an ST4S unit - almost identical to standard but bigger bore and pumps more fluid.

However, I can't remember the hose fitment at the standard calliper end. Straight? 10 degree? 90 degree? I can't look at the bike because it's in Fordie's garage 10 miles away and I haven't got any photos of the bike that show the lines clearly enough.

The billet callipers look as if they'll need 90 degree ones, so with a bit of luck if the standard ones do too, then I can just use the same hoses, otherwise I'll have to get some more made up.

Jools - can't help with your specific question, but I'd advise against alloy fittings. As well as looking a bit "naff" (IMHO) they might cause you some grief at MOT time (I was told last test they're not for road use, and tend to corrode...). I plan to change mine for stainless.

Andrew

I think the stock hoses have a 90 degree banjo Jools.

these are my billetts.

Standard Caliper.Difference looks like position of bleed screw.

Pic of 888 fitted with billets,where the fluid line and bleed screw have been swapped over,to use the original lines.Problem is its a bitmap pic,cant post it.

I think the banjo and bleed are the same thread. Might make fitting a little easier ;)

Goodridge have the pattern for my hoses nut I have a Brembo M/C. if 100% honest, I am still not heppy with the installation and will be riding down to exeter at some point so they can meke me up some that are spot on.

Rgds, Rob

Nelly`s right Jools,the threads are the same.I`d personally do it the way Jasper has,direct into the caliper,it looks cleaner and is in keeping with the "era"
All you do is swap the bleed nipple around,I`d defo run twin lines, looks cooler and more symetrical.
I quite like the blue anodised fittings(like Natty`s and as per race bikes of the time)but if not the black like Jasper`s if you`re not confident enough to we bright colours:lol:

You will find the billets work really well Bendix pads from Nelly and cast iron floaters;):D

Jasper's pic shows the standard position for the bleed nipples and hoses.

Yep, Jasper's pic is the way to go. Much cleaner. I'll wait until I can get some pukka lines made up then rather than going for standard banjos.

Not sure about the blue anodised though - I've got a phobia about coloured anodising in general and alloy brake fittings in particular - much rather have stainless

Thanks for all the help guys. But I still can't afford cast iron floaters - tell you what, why don't you give me them? :lol:

[Edited on 24-3-2006 by Jools]

My fittings are are all stainless.I got them from HEL.I cannot praise their service high enough.Keep away from the alloy!!If you must have coloured ones,they do Titanium !!

Jools,

Are you going to go twin line or single then split? I have been messing about with twin lines on the 888 and I can now really see the installtion and running (doesn't weight the steering) advantage of a single line down the RH fork leg and a T over the mudguard, ala 916.

Rgds, Rob

Got the single line down the fork leg to the right hand P34 calliper, then a double banjo on that to loop over to the left calliper on the ST. Works well and I'm pleased with it, nice and neat too.

With the T8, I think I would prefer twin lines with the direct connection that Jasper's got, can't see how you could tee off from the caliper without going the 90 degree banjo route otherwise.

To be honest I would only bother about the brake lines weighting the steering if I was more like Rossi and less like Tossy

You are like Rossi,he puts his foot down when he out brakes himself as well:bouncy:

OOhh,we are bitchy now we haven't got a bike,aren't we!!:P

Jasp,you needed to have been there:lol: oh I forgot yours lives in a glass cabinet,not on the road:P:lol:

'cos i'm scared someone might nick my footrests!!

Also,i would like to point out,that having had three operations on my right arm in the last 6 months,the only thing i could ride was a bus!!

That`s what your missus said:lol::lol:

I`ll get me coat:(

THAT was uncalled for!!:(But your probably right,i don't care what she says,she let ME keep MY bike!!:P

Graham,

A friend of mine is selling 2 mobiles that they are not using anymore, if anyone is
Interested they will sell them at a really good price:


Nokia with camera (4.1 mega pixels)

Nokia with camera and vibrating alert

Look at the above specs and then look at the pictures.Give me a call if you are
interested.I think the second one would be very useful for you,as you are riding sod all at the weekends now anyway!!

[Edited on 24-3-2006 by Jasper]