2-3 line brakes?

[ghostntheshell]

What's the difference between the 2 and three line system? Is there a performance advantage?

 

[one2dmax]

Cosmetic only,.

Sean

 

[4gasem]

Racers use twin because they're faster to bleed. Less chance of getting an air bubble in the T crossover.

I like twin...

Chris

 

[Geek_Law]

Less chance of getting an air bubble in the T crossover.

Yes ... bubbles are very bad.

If you do install new lines, or new calipers, or a new junction, or anything that isn't already properly bled, grab a vibrator and run it all the way up and down the line and then really vibrate the hell out of the new part or the new lines after you've moved some fluid through them. This can help break loose any air bubbles clinging to the lines or caliper, or whatever.

Also, be sure to have the calipers oriented so that the bleed nipple is vertically oriented so as to allow all the air to escape and not find a little pocket.

Lastly, I like to use a tube on the bleed nipple and actually have some fluid in the tube against the nipple so that you can be CERTAIN that air is not going in, and further, so that you can see, through the tube, whether air-bubbles are still coming out.

A truly proper bleed job can do wonders for your brakes. Remember that air(gas) compresses, so any tiny bubble in the line must be first compressed by the pressure of the lever, before the pistons will even begin to move, thus reducing the effectiveness of your brakes.

Anyway, that's why there is a vibrator sitting in my tool box. :ummm:

 

[4gasem]

God knows your wife must not use it... 5 kids to prove that! lol

Chris

 

[Geek_Law]

God knows your wife must not use it... 5 kids to prove that! lol

Chris

Despite wiping the grease off, I was told very clearly that it was not coming back into the house! :ummm:

 

[4gasem]

Despite wiping the grease off, I was told very clearly that it was not coming back into the house! :ummm:

Back? LOL:rofl_200:

 

[Geek_Law]

Back? LOL:rofl_200:

:confused2: I know nothing.

I mentioned this was a story I heard from a "friend" right? Yeah ... that guy is crazy.

 

[ghostntheshell]

A vibrator eh?

I think when these lines come in, I am going to try to hook up with a local Vmaxer by the name of Brad. But I sure as hell ain't showing up with no vibrator in hand !:rofl_200:

 

[Geek_Law]

A vibrator eh?

I think when these lines come in, I am going to try to hook up with a local Vmaxer by the name of Brad. But I sure as hell ain't showing up with no vibrator in hand !:rofl_200:

Yeah, he could take that the wrong way. Just ask to borrow his instead. :ummm:

 

[vmax626]

do you have to make it cum to get the air out ??:ummm:
Better keepa rag and goggles handy for that one.:biglaugh:
Bwahahahahahahah.:rofl_200::rofl_200::rofl_200:
<<Dave>>:eusa_dance:

 

[naughtyG]

Vibrators are very useful in the toolbox. I used my ex-wife's to get the DynaBeads into my wheels

http://www.vmaxforum.net/showthread.php?t=6250&highlight=dynabeads

To get back on topic, I use the twin lines for my front brakes and also like them better than the 3-line setup with the T piece.
I think it actually feels a little better on the brake lever too - something to do with having the fluid pressure go straight from M/C to each caliper, rather than through a split..

 

[ghostntheshell]

2 lines ftw it seems!

 

[Diablotin]

I use a 2 lines setup when I changed my front setup.
I was told it's improving a little bit the breaking power by removing one step.
But after seeing the feedback of Sean, I'm not sure it does change a lot.
I just can say it's working pretty good tho, but I cannot compare to before.

 

[tfisher65]

A vibrator eh?

I think when these lines come in, I am going to try to hook up with a local Vmaxer by the name of Brad. But I sure as hell ain't showing up with no vibrator in hand !:rofl_200:

I don't about that... Brad may just become your "best" friend!:rofl_200:
2 vs 3 line... no difference in performance. Hydraulic pressure is not affected with or without the T. Yes, a 2 line is easier to bleed.