non OEM brake lines

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  1. bonjo

    bonjo Active Member

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    What is the general opinion on aftermarket braided lines?
    Worth it?
    I am found Hel & goodridge. No clue as to which one is better! Any opinion?
    thanks
     
  2. raphael

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    100% worth it mate,I’ve used hel for as long as I can remember without a single problem.
     
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  4. bonjo

    bonjo Active Member

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    Thank a lot guys :)
     
  5. CharlieR85

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    I'll pre-empt your next question....buy the racing setup, one hose per caliper :D.

    Take your time working out which line goes to which caliper and which end is caliper and which is master cylinder. I've got HEL and have had no issues. Wouldn't say the difference is night and day but its definitely noticeable.
     
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  6. Jez

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    I bought Hel for my 2013 ABS and they lived up to their name. They took a bit of fitting the angles were no way near original, I made new brackets and machined some of the fittings, I would like to think I am a competent engineer able to fit a set of lines, I have my own machine workshop and would not have been able to fit them to my standard without this.
     
  7. bonjo

    bonjo Active Member

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    thanks for the information guys.
    It has gone on the back boiler now as I have to tackle an unexpected expensive repair on my other bike:(
     
  8. Jae

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    Good upgrade that doesn't break the wallet. I'm running HEL front and rear.
     
  9. Jez

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    I must admit I only did mine for looks :rolleyes:
     
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    Worth it on all counts!!

    My vote goes for Hel too; amazing customer service.
     

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