Front Brake Pipes

beek · 03-Mar-2006, 20:06

I have a choice of brake hose/pipes either the original 1 into 2 set up or using 2 seperate pipes.

1.....what is the better set up to use.
2..... if i go for the 2 seperate pipes how can i fix these so they dont clank around. the original has the clip on the mudgaurd to hold the hose how can i hold hoses

twpd · 03-Mar-2006, 20:43

I don't know which layout has an advantage, if any but, I prefer the two separate lines. Fixing them in place is easy - buy some rubber lined p-clips from the likes of M&P or MPS. Fix the p-clips to the lower yoke. If it doesn't already have tapped holes you can do this yourself.

beek · 03-Mar-2006, 21:01

Lower yoke you say. i was a bit dubious of this as the yoke is hollow is this some thing youve done.

?? are you meaning just a small hole and self tapper. ? under yoke or front/ back

twpd · 03-Mar-2006, 21:27

Nah...I did it on my SV650. I haven't looked at the SS yet but, I daresay it's not difficult. I used a 4.5mm drill and a battery powered drill. Then I tapped it out with a 5mm tap. If you're dubious about it then why not just use cable ties?

NBs996 · 03-Mar-2006, 21:45

I'm to change to twin lines on the 996 but don't plan to secure them on the way up. I think they're stiff enough not to flap in the breeze aren't they?

twpd · 04-Mar-2006, 00:00

Pretty much dude...it's that you need to worry about them flapping around - you need to pin them out of the way so that they don't rub against anything. Braided hose is quite abrasive and can do damage.

NBs996 · 04-Mar-2006, 00:09

You're not wrong - I had a line on my blade rub a hole in the radiator!
Always careful with the routing now, and use lines with plastic wrap stuff on them.

[Edited on 4-3-2006 by NBs996]

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03-Mar-2006, 21:01	#3
beek Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 105 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: dorset Lower yoke you say. i was a bit dubious of this as the yoke is hollow is this some thing youve done. ?? are you meaning just a small hole and self tapper. ? under yoke or front/ back Reply

03-Mar-2006, 21:45	#5
NBs996 Registered Forum User Ducati in my Blood Posts: 4,728 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The deep south Mood: I love my 996 xxx I'm to change to twin lines on the 996 but don't plan to secure them on the way up. I think they're stiff enough not to flap in the breeze aren't they? Reply

04-Mar-2006, 00:00	#6
twpd Deceased 02/10/2010 - R.I.P. Ducati Corse Posts: 3,170 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Darlington, Co. Durham Mood: NGRRC Minitwins champion 2007 Pretty much dude...it's that you need to worry about them flapping around - you need to pin them out of the way so that they don't rub against anything. Braided hose is quite abrasive and can do damage. Reply

04-Mar-2006, 00:09	#7
NBs996 Registered Forum User Ducati in my Blood Posts: 4,728 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The deep south Mood: I love my 996 xxx You're not wrong - I had a line on my blade rub a hole in the radiator! Always careful with the routing now, and use lines with plastic wrap stuff on them. [Edited on 4-3-2006 by NBs996] Reply