So after installing the 4” pullback riser on my Fatboy, my brake line is too short to mount back in its original spot when the bars are turned full left. I don’t need a lot, it looks like if I just extend out of the little manifold that the lower end of the brake line connects to with some fittings, it would give me enough slack. If I can get that elbow extended out far enough I could spin it around to face upward and get enough slack like that. Anyone know if this is just a standard size flared fitting or what I would need to make this work? Looks good right here with bars straight, but turn left and it pulls the brake line too tight!
I don't think he wants to modify the line. Just add a short length of hardline with a male/female to extend out where the existing line screws in. I wanted to do the same but no one could tell me what the thread was either.
I don't think he wants to modify the line. Just add a short length of hardline with a male/female to extend out where the existing line screws in. I wanted to do the same but no one could tell me what the thread was either.
Don't don't do it as the others quoted call Magnum shielding
I don't think he wants to modify the line. Just add a short length of hardline with a male/female to extend out where the existing line screws in. I wanted to do the same but no one could tell me what the thread was either.
Yes that’s exactly what I was looking to do, I don’t see how it would affect the operation of the brakes as long as the right size fittings are used. Thanks for the replies
It is a male connector going into the block and yes it's a flare fitting. I don't know the size maybe 1/8"OD. Haven't worked hydraulics in years, I'm rusty lol
I don't understand why you don't just get a longer brake line, are you litterally trying to save a few bucks on your bike in regards to your brake reliability and stopping power?? Adding a hard line or not, the more connection points you add, the higher probability of failure, that's a fact right there.
For real, why would you attempt to rig-up a brake line solution, I'd suggest to just get the proper length line and be done with it. 👏
Last edited by nightsterept; 06-17-2020 at 09:37 AM.
Stop by an auto parts store and search 3/16 brake line fittings ( I believe that is the size that you need ) ... Take the line with you ... an adapter should be for an "inverted double flare" and should be a brassy looking color ... Fittings that are metal ( silver ) color are generally for other purposes and many are not for an inverted double flare ... As mentioned earlier, don't play with the original hose/ line ...Good Luck
06-16-2020, 01:49 PM
Ideas for lengthening brake line
