Ideas for lengthening brake line
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Ideas for lengthening brake line
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!
Looks good right here with bars straight, but turn left and it pulls the brake line too tight!
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Tomo 87 (06-17-2020)
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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
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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. 👏
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. 👏
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SoCaRider (06-17-2020)
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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