<D> Steel braided brake hose?

[skateboy]

some points to note..

 

brake fluid is very corrosive. but water will settle that for u.... so if brake fluid happen to touch ur tank, use a cloth full of water to wipe it else will eat into the paint work.

 

n oso, brake fluid need to change periodically like EO. as for how long to change, u decide. a bottle of brake fluid wun cost much oso. mayb the worksmanship cost abit more but wun exceeded $40 wan.

 

 

 

cheers...

[mudman]

point to note bros...

 

instructions given is always to use DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed bottle...guess that comment matters, if not they wun put it ...

 

agree with skateboy bro that it is very corrosive to the paintwork ........so for those doing diy, conver ur tank with

1) thrash bag

 

2) bikecover

 

before u decide to top it up ....basically, anything that the brake fluid can't seep thru ...so better dun use cloth ..........

 

my 2 cents worth ..

[skateboy]

actually using which DOT of brake fluid varies on ur usage. the different type of brake fluid is from extreme to normal use. some can take high heat but some cannot. but lets say change to steel braided hoses, shd b able to use not just DOT 4.

 

mayb not b true. must verify 1st...

[mudman]

bro, enlighten us on the temperature part.....

[skateboy]

temp wise i'm not sure cos when i change my brake lines, i asked the mech about the brake fluid n he told me that different grade is for different usage. i dunno which grade can tolerate higher heat. forget liao

 

but i think DOT 4 is more universal. or shd i say, stick back to the type recommanded by honda...

[mudman]

Originally posted by skateboy@Nov 2 2006, 10:35 PM

temp wise i'm not sure cos when i change my brake lines, i asked the mech about the brake fluid n he told me that different grade is for different usage. i dunno which grade can tolerate higher heat. forget liao

 

but i think DOT 4 is more universal. or shd i say, stick back to the type recommanded by honda...

Alright bro ...thanks for the info ..

 

Once again , it all dwells down to the fact that following original manufacturer's advise is still the best........

 

[redname]

Originally posted by mudman@Nov 2 2006, 10:47 AM

point to note bros...

 

instructions given is always to use DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed bottle...guess that comment matters, if not they wun put it ...

 

agree with skateboy bro that it is very corrosive to the paintwork ........so for those doing diy, conver ur tank with

1) thrash bag

 

2) bikecover

 

before u decide to top it up ....basically, anything that the brake fluid can't seep thru ...so better dun use cloth ..........

 

my 2 cents worth ..

yah, once brake fluid is expose to air for a long time, some property of it will change causing it not able to function well

[redname]

Originally posted by mudman@Nov 2 2006, 12:30 PM

bro, enlighten us on the temperature part.....

brake fluid is rated by the amount of temperature it can take. as braking produces friction, the harder or more u brake, the high the friction & more heat will be produce & will spread to the brake fluid causing it to break down & not producing the hydraulic force to psh the brake pads.

 

the number behind the DOT is the rating, the higher it is, the more heat it can take

[mudman]

Originally posted by redname@Nov 3 2006, 08:43 PM

brake fluid is rated by the amount of temperature it can take. as braking produces friction, the harder or more u brake, the high the friction & more heat will be produce & will spread to the brake fluid causing it to break down & not producing the hydraulic force to psh the brake pads.

 

the number behind the DOT is the rating, the higher it is, the more heat it can take

 

enlightened .....

 

[Jacq]

Intend to change the brake hose. any recommendation? can i also know the price and where and i change it. Thanks

[skateboy]

wat hose u wanna change??

[ZzGaNgStErzZ]

wat hose u wanna change??

 

ppl ask 4 recommendation u ask wad he/she wanna change.

 

Got quite a no. of brands 2 choose frm leh.

mayb u can go advertisers board n take a look @ diff shops offering e hoses?

[Jacq]

hm... saw 2, one from HKL and the other from Motoworld. but dunno which one is good. well... actually, can we really feel the diff btw the stock hose and aftermarket????

[skateboy]

ppl ask 4 recommendation u ask wad he/she wanna change.

 

Got quite a no. of brands 2 choose frm leh.

mayb u can go advertisers board n take a look @ diff shops offering e hoses?

 

haha... i mean wat brand he have in mind.

 

hm... saw 2, one from HKL and the other from Motoworld. but dunno which one is good. well... actually, can we really feel the diff btw the stock hose and aftermarket????

 

well, to wat i know got HEL, spiegler, goodridge, swage, galfer, venhill. others i'm not sure...

 

steel braided hoses r more durable n have a firm braking feeling. cos rubber hose is subjected to expansion n contraction due to weather n ur braking application. n rubber hose deteriorate after a period of time.

 

but y riders change to steel braided hose is for a better feel when braking.

[skateboy]

do take note that wat hose u change, depends on the skill of the mech that does the bleeding for u. if its poorly done, its as good as no brakes.

[SMR]

ppl ask 4 recommendation u ask wad he/she wanna change.

 

Got quite a no. of brands 2 choose frm leh.

mayb u can go advertisers board n take a look @ diff shops offering e hoses?

 

skateboy very pro in brake hose one hor.... dun play play... from last year advise ppl on brake hose until now still advising ppl!

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=114776&highlight=brake+hose

[Jacq]

Thanks guys... didn't know got so many things that I have to take note.. thought only change the hose can liao...

[skateboy]

dun like that say leh. me normal rider only. but the link provided is definitely very useful as a reference for bikers who wanna change their brake hoses.

[Jacq]

now dunno wan to change or not. scare the 'Bleeding' is not done properly... hahaha.....

[skateboy]

but 1st u need to know wat brand of brake hose u wanna change... then ur budget? cos u might have something in mind but cannot make up ur mind due to the type of brand n budget.

[Jacq]

I believe the price of the hose will be about $180 to $200 right? but if got better one and slightly more exp. I dun mind save up longer. just dun be carrot and kana chop can liao.. that's why ask for advise 1st.....

[skateboy]

u wanna change the 2 front lines only or with the 1 rear as well? cos 2 is definitely cheaper. but labour charges for 3 lines n 2 lines is the same.

 

n wat brand u have in mind? cos they r available in different shops.

[Jacq]

i guess change front 1st... hey, which brand are you using? and how long can the hose last?

[skateboy]

me currently using HEL. previously use spiegler... difference is HEL uses stainless steel banjos n fitting whereas spiegler uses aluminium banjos n fittings. all steel braided hoses can last thru out ur ownership of ur bike... even OEM hoses can last u long. but of cos the older the hose, the higher chance it gave way.

[skateboy]

some links for u to read up... only can find a few...

 

HEL: http://www.helusa.com or http://www.bikesmart.com.sg

Spiegler: http://www.spieglerusa.com

Galfer: http://www.galferusa.com

Venhill: http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=116078