Changing brake lines
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Changing brake lines
I will be replacing the stock handlebars and front brake lines on my 2001 FLHPI. I need to decide between the Goodridge and Russell brake lines. What are your opinions. Also, what bleeding tool do you use? The V12? I have purchased the "Fix My Hog" videos and feel very comfortable doing the work. These videos are great! Thanks, Halfbreed
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Dawg:
Thanks for your reply. The Russell are less expensive than the Goodridge. I have seen some (I don't know which brand) on which the plastic coating was pealing. I understand how you feel about the tool. A lot of money! Halfbreed
Thanks for your reply. The Russell are less expensive than the Goodridge. I have seen some (I don't know which brand) on which the plastic coating was pealing. I understand how you feel about the tool. A lot of money! Halfbreed
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Spend the 30 bucks and get a Mighty-Vac or borrow one from a friend.
Are you running 3 lines or 2 to the front? Personally I'd ditch the splitter.
Also get an INCH POUND torque wrench and follow the tightening instructions to the letter.
Water water water wet rags water and lots of it close by. Cover everything with wet rags. Brake fluid will destroy paint faster than 36 grit grinder pads.
Are you running 3 lines or 2 to the front? Personally I'd ditch the splitter.
Also get an INCH POUND torque wrench and follow the tightening instructions to the letter.
Water water water wet rags water and lots of it close by. Cover everything with wet rags. Brake fluid will destroy paint faster than 36 grit grinder pads.
Road Master
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do yourself a favor and check out magnum lines as well. they have less joints as the banjo or other end fitting is crimped on the line. all the russel setups i have seen have alot more joints, as the lines all have AN ends, then you get whatever adapter you need and screw it on. Magnums are also lifetime guaranteed, even if the jacket turns yellow they will replace it.
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+1 On Magnum Shielding Cables. They are the OEM supplier to Harley for the CVO bikes and Harley parts and accessories catalog. I could never wrap my head around the stainless or chrome cable look but wanted an upgrade to the standard black vinyl look. Check out the Black Pearl cables and brake lines.
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I have the Russell and would not do them again. The left side had a slow leak for a while and the metal tubes that run from the splitter have rusted pretty bad. I would go the Magnum Sterling Chromite. I will get those when I change again.
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