Do both brake lines need to be stainless steel?

LoneRonin · May 19th, 2012, 07:45 AM

I'm looking to upgrade my front brake line to a Speigler SS one. Is it necessary to also have the rear brake line changed? I use my rear brake very little, usually only when rolling to a stop going slow enough where I could probably stop if I just put my heel down...

leed · May 19th, 2012, 07:49 AM

Well, you don't absolutely need it. In other words, it will not hurt you to have a stainless front brake line and regular rear brake line.

rainking · May 19th, 2012, 10:13 AM

In my opinion, I would only do the front. The rear locks up pretty easy as is. Replacing it with SS would only make that worse. I'd say, just do the front.

cuong-nutz · May 19th, 2012, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rainking

In my opinion, I would only do the front. The rear locks up pretty easy as is. Replacing it with SS would only make that worse. I'd say, just do the front.

As for the rear is not needed as mentioned here. It's more for looks.

alex.s · May 19th, 2012, 12:30 PM

i have front steel lines but i have stock rear brake and lines. i know racers who have almost no rear brake literally. if you aren't using it dont bother upgrading it

tooblekain · June 2nd, 2012, 08:41 PM

Anyone know the length of their SS front line? I may see if I can do some transplant surgury using my SS front brake line from my D675 and use it on the ninja.

I would do this myself but unfortunately my girlfriend has my bike at the track and I am on limited mobility at the moment

csmith12 · June 2nd, 2012, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

i have front steel lines but i have stock rear brake and lines. i know racers who have almost no rear brake literally. if you aren't using it dont bother upgrading it

word!

ator · June 2nd, 2012, 09:25 PM

I have the Venhill lines, good price and quality. And...you get both, use one or both.

Also, you can get the rear longer then stock if you want. Add 5 inches to the rear when you order and you basically have 2 fronts. Sell one here and make some of your $$ back

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Venhill-Brai...22d719&vxp=mtr

LoneRonin · June 3rd, 2012, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ator

I have the Venhill lines, good price and quality. And...you get both, use one or both.

Also, you can get the rear longer then stock if you want. Add 5 inches to the rear when you order and you basically have 2 fronts. Sell one here and make some of your $$ back

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Venhill-Brai...22d719&vxp=mtr

not a bad price at all for two lines...

GaryTX · June 13th, 2012, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ator

I have the Venhill lines, good price and quality. And...you get both, use one or both.

Also, you can get the rear longer then stock if you want. Add 5 inches to the rear when you order and you basically have 2 fronts. Sell one here and make some of your $$ back

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Venhill-Brai...22d719&vxp=mtr

I didn't do my research and did this for my pre-gen. Turns out the rear brake line for a 2006 is 5" shorter than the 2008. Would this 52cm line with 06 banjo bolts be useful to an 08 owner?

May 19th, 2012, 07:45 AM	#1
LoneRonin ninjette.org sage Name: Jason Location: Mississauga Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250r Posts: 634	Do both brake lines need to be stainless steel? I'm looking to upgrade my front brake line to a Speigler SS one. Is it necessary to also have the rear brake line changed? I use my rear brake very little, usually only when rolling to a stop going slow enough where I could probably stop if I just put my heel down...

May 19th, 2012, 10:13 AM	#3
rainking ninjette.org member Name: Ted Location: Johnson City, NY Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ZX10R & 2009 250R Posts: 30	In my opinion, I would only do the front. The rear locks up pretty easy as is. Replacing it with SS would only make that worse. I'd say, just do the front. __________________________________________________ "Sometimes it takes a whole tankful of fuel before you can think straight."

May 19th, 2012, 12:30 PM	#5
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	i have front steel lines but i have stock rear brake and lines. i know racers who have almost no rear brake literally. if you aren't using it dont bother upgrading it __________________________________________________

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May 19th, 2012, 07:49 AM	#2
leed ninjette.org sage Name: David Location: Loves Park, IL Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): Time will tell Posts: 969	Well, you don't absolutely need it. In other words, it will not hurt you to have a stainless front brake line and regular rear brake line.

June 2nd, 2012, 08:41 PM	#6
tooblekain ninjette.org sage Name: Matt Location: San Diego, CA Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Triumph Bonneville; 2008 Ninja 250r (trackbike) Posts: 748	Anyone know the length of their SS front line? I may see if I can do some transplant surgury using my SS front brake line from my D675 and use it on the ninja. I would do this myself but unfortunately my girlfriend has my bike at the track and I am on limited mobility at the moment

June 2nd, 2012, 09:25 PM	#8
ator ninjette.org guru Name: Chris Location: Michigan Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R Posts: 365	I have the Venhill lines, good price and quality. And...you get both, use one or both. Also, you can get the rear longer then stock if you want. Add 5 inches to the rear when you order and you basically have 2 fronts. Sell one here and make some of your $$ back http://www.ebay.com/itm/Venhill-Brai...22d719&vxp=mtr