Stainless Steel Brake Lines

[charlieRobinson]

I know this thread already exists but I could not find it.

Does a set of these really cost $250? Those who have upgraded, has it made a great improvement in braking ability?

I am looking at the UFO set.
http://planetvmax.com/85-07vmax/brakes/#!/~/product/category=3613433&id=15357987

Thank you!

 

[Fire-medic]

You should be able to buy a set of Russell lines for the front for about $80. I had my friend make me a custom set for my bike, but he does these for high-pressure washers all-day long.

Good, not-warped discs, and HH-rated pads will make the best of your stock calipers. Yes they did make a difference when I changed to SS lines. You don't need to spend $400 for new rotors, unless yours are worn excessively or warped, and then you can get the Chinese ebay ones for much-less.

I am using Sumitomo FZR1000 two-pair-opposed pistons calipers in-place of the stock VMax late-model pieces, mostly because I like them in gold, I don't think there is a lot of difference between them and the stock ones you have. But, by going to the HH pads, making sure I have good, true rotors, and SS lines, my bike stops just fine, and I have a set of three-pair-opposed piston calipers sitting on the shelf because I don't believe I need them.

 

[Traumahawk]

SS braided brake lines were the first upgrade that I did to the brakes. I found out that it was EASIER to lock up the brakes in a panic stop.

They worked great with the FZR 1000 calipers that I switched to, but locking up your brakes is NOT something that you want to do in a panic stop.

 

[sdt354]

I think if your hoses are old and flexible you'll notice a difference. The stainless are a replace and forget part. Plus they way better than the black rubber.
Steve-o

 

[maleko89]

Agreed with the above. Squeeze the brakes and the lines will flex and move. That is lost braking and goes away with as. I bought mine from Morley.

 

[Biker Dash]

I want Stainless on the front. Will keep the rear brake line stock though. Easy enough to lock up the rear, even with decent gripping tires.

 

[Redbone]

I have SS lines/ HH pads (front and rear) and R1 caliper on a stock sized rotor in the rear and yet to do a hard lockup. I do have radial (200) and 3" extended swingarm but I use the rear brake pretty hard when pushing in the twisty's.

 

[one2dmax]

We've got a variety of colors and lengths in stock and the cost can be as cheap as $190 for a complete front/clutch/rear set and up to another $100 depending on color, line qty for the front (2vs3), and length.

I stock:
2 Line and 3 Line Front - Standard Length, -1" and -2" lines
Clutch Lines - Standard Length
Rear Lines - Standard Length and +3" Length

Colors stocked are:
Clear over Braided Lines w/ Silver Fittings
Black Lines w/Silver Fittings
Black Lines w/Black Fittings

I believe I have a set of Red Lines with Black Fittings on hand too. Maybe even a set of Black lines with Red Fittings.

 

[06VMAXIMUS]

I got the galfers from Sean and they work and look great! Plus buying from him, you don't have to wonder if they will fit or not.

 

[vmax2extreme]

I run the galfers SS lines front/rear/clutch. Its like night and day with that upgrade alone. I also run the front R1 calipers with aftermarket wavy rotors front with stock aftermarket rear. Galfer green pads all round.

 

[leroycp]

I got mine from Sean and noticed an immediate difference

 

[Stingray230sx]

here is my setup: