brake hose replacement

[Boxergs]

Just had my old girl in for a full service over at Moll Springs Motorcycles nr Huddersfield today. She's suffered this winter and was in need of some tlc. I asked them to look at the front brake in particular as the brakes didn't seem 'as sharp' as they had been. Turns out there is a 'bleb' on the offside bottom hose just below the splitter. When the brakes are applied there is a swelling in the hose

They didn't have a replacement there so a quick check with Motorworks site only shows some Goodrich ones at £130 (although that does include the rear as well) They dont list any OEM ones

Not on Sherlocks site either, or Steptoe's shop

Is it worth fitting Goodrich? Bikes done 85k now so is it worth the extra pennies?

Anyone have any pointers as to where else I can look? Dunno what dealers charge

The bike is a X reg 1150gs (non servo) abs.

Cheers

 

[motobiker]

If they're the original brake lines.. what? 9 years old?? then you've had your moneys worth from them.

You can get original rubber hoses from the dealers. probably looking at around £70. I cant find an actual price in £ so may turn out to be cheaper. The yanks have to pay $150 for a set. (so £70 seems likely)

best to simply phone a dealer.. they'll give you a price in seconds.

If you can find someone local who can make them up for you.. that'll be the cheapest option. Otherwise just go to HEL for £98.73 front only if you're on a tight budget. I wouldn't bother changing the rear hose.

http://helperformance.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=77_82&products_id=3401

 

[david vaughan-birch]

you could also get them made up to take the splitter out-just run 2 lines from a double banjo at the master cylinder. Much easier! Looks like this http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=216995

 

[Chris600v]

Brake hoses

Hi, by coincidence my '00 1150GS is at Mollsprings just now for a full service! I've just swapped the original brake lines for a full Goodridge set in stainless from Motorworks. Front & rear for £109. Doddle to fit, using the original fixed pipe over the wheel. Highly recommended! (bike is non-ABS by the way)
Cheers
Chris

 

[Boxergs]

Hi, by coincidence my '00 1150GS is at Mollsprings just now for a full service! I've just swapped the original brake lines for a full Goodridge set in stainless from Motorworks. Front & rear for £109. Doddle to fit, using the original fixed pipe over the wheel. Highly recommended! (bike is non-ABS by the way)
Cheers
Chris

Hi Chris, the yellow one yeah? Yes I did notice, looks good I must say so that may be the way to go.

I will ring Rainbow tomo but I suspect they may be closed. Thanks for the replies

 

[Steptoe]

Not on Sherlocks site either, or Steptoe's shop

I used to supply [URL="http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28563&highlight=brake+hose"]Brake hose kits[/URL].

But there are far to many variables due to BMW changing the hose spec/banjo angles on the same year bikes that it wasn't worth the trouble.

I even had my own type made to try and cover as many bikes as possible with the one kit. HEL list it in their fittings as the "neil harrison"

 

[Stanley Knife]

Would recommend HEL as well, very good products and first class service.

A lot of their stuff is very well priced too,their stainless bleed nipples,stainless banjos etc are all cheaper than anywhere else.

 

[uncle dick]

I bought Goodridge with stainless fittings from RiceRocketuk - on ebay. Very good stocks and arrived next day. Full set for £105.74 - delivered (1100GS with ABS).

Dick

 

[nunesaf]

Would recommend HEL as well, very good products and first class service.

A lot of their stuff is very well priced too,their stainless bleed nipples,stainless banjos etc are all cheaper than anywhere else.

I put a HEL set on my bike nearly two years ago and the braided steel is starting to rust nearby the ends. Not really impressed with the quality. Maybe I was unlucky, but what can I do now? Not much I am afraid.

 

[Steptoe]

Maybe I was unlucky, but what can I do now? Not much I am afraid.

HEL = Lifetime guarantee....

 

[nunesaf]

HEL = Lifetime guarantee....

Don't tell me I am just about to die!

 

[Boxergs]

I bought Goodridge with stainless fittings from RiceRocketuk - on ebay. Very good stocks and arrived next day. Full set for £105.74 - delivered (1100GS with ABS).

Dick

Well, bitten the bullet and gone for set of these. My mate will fit 'em for a case of beer and he can do it this week so that'll save some pennies and I can get it MOT'd. Looking forward to having some decent brakes again. Thanks for the replies and pointers