So I'm gonna order some Lyndall gold plus pads and figured I would get a new brake line as well... the one I have now is for my old apes. I run 28" wide drag bars on 8" risers. What cable length would I need? I want the cable to look as clean as possible and allow me to move up or down two inches in rise. Thanks!

 

not sure off hand but i love goodyear brake lines!

 

measure the current ones if you want to lower the bars reduce by that amount if you want to go higher get cables extended by the corresponding extra height.Dealers offer fixed lengths but many shops will make your exact length.

 

Thanks, but My cables are already WAY TOO LONG to use them as a reference!!!

 

I ran a length of thin gauge wire from my front master cylinder to my caliper. Wire worked better than string for me, since I could bend it to follow the route I wanted the new brake line to take.

Once you route the wire, cut it to length and straighten it back out. Measure the wire and you should be good. Maybe add an inch or two just in case.

Oh: "measure twice, buy once." Don't ask me why I suggest that

 

I have a 32" cable with a 28.5" width bar. About 6" of rise. 36" would be a good length for you. My cable fits perfect without any excessive looping anywhere. A 38" line will look good too and you'll have more room to adjust in case you go with a taller riser. The 38" may look a little long if you decrease the riser though.