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Re: [ST] st Digest, Vol 9, Issue 41



If they are talking about the banjo bolt seals where the lines attach, I agree. It's worth while, as with the factory lines being less reinforced than aftermarket braided lines, they constantly expand and contract much more, and the lines will weaken. Over time and use, the lines may become weak enough to rupture, and that only happens when you are applying the brakes hard (i.e. when you really need them). For the $100 +/- that Galfer and other brands are, replace them at the 4 year mark, and your done. The Stainless steel is a much stronger reinforcment, and you should easily get 6+ years of hard riding without problem. I've heard they last forever, but I wouldn't trust them after punishing them with my riding style for more than 5-6 years. The kevlar lines are not as strong as stainless lines, as kevlar is a fabric that also stretches. I have bursted a Goodridge kevlar line at the track on my GSXR on a 145+mph strait going to a 30 mph tight sweeper. Very scary situation. Go
 od thing
 that there was plenty of run off, motocross style.
   
  Justin

George Chacko <chackoge@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
  Nudging this thread in a slightly different direction...the Triumph
service guidelines recommend renewing brake caliper seals and brake
lines every four years. This seems like massive overkill so what do
members of this list do?

GC
On 12/28/05, Matthew Heyer wrote:
> Thanks for the tip - I didn't look for that when buying yesterday!!
>
> Matt Heyer
>
> Thfwsf@xxxxxxx wrote:
>
> Matt,
>
> When you buy brake cleaner there are differences. Some are kind to the
> rubber seals, other are not. Read the can. I noticed this when I borrowed some
> brake cleaner from my neighbor.
>
> Tom
>
> In a message dated 12/28/2005 12:15:05 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> st-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
>
> Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2005 10:01:16 -0800 (PST)
> From: JUSTIN SHREAVES _wyckoffjustin@xxxxxxxxxx
> (mailto:wyckoffjustin@xxxxxxxxx)
>
> Carb cleaner contains some lubricants, and leaves an oily residue. Never use
> this for any brake work, or anything that is important to keep free from
> oils. Brake clean is a non-residue leaving chemical for that task.
>
> Justin
>
>
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