Which braided brake hoses?

[RipGroove]

I've managed to almost wear through my rear brake hose presumably with my boot somehow so I guess now is the time to switch to braided versions.

Any particular brand noticeably better or worse than the others? Bike is a 2014 without ABS.

Also I guess the twin front lines would be better than the over the mud guard setup as ive read they bleed better/easier.

 

[Littlebruv]

Venhill engineering do good brake hoses, goodridge or Hel as well + also fit speeder bleeder nipples if need be

 

[fizzy]

Had hel on my 14 plate 09 none abs twin setup on the front worked well going to put them on mt 09sp

 

[RipGroove]

Thanks boys, just had a look on the Goodrich site and it seems they don't do the twin line front setup for the MT for some reason, I'll go check out Venhill and Hel.

 

[RipGroove]

Hel have the options I want for £95.99 So I'll order a set, nice one.

 

[RipGroove]

A couple of photos of the worn hose:

Not entirely sure what my boot is doing over there!

 

[Littlebruv]

That is a weird one

 

[UnluckySlats]

Hel braided on mine

 

[bloggsy]

Venhill engineering do good brake hoses, goodridge or Hel as well + also fit speeder bleeder nipples if need be

I have been told Venhill will make lines to pattern

 

[Littlebruv]

I haven't had brake lines done by them but have had cables, they have a good reputation

 

[RipGroove]

I assume the Venhill and Hel 2 hose front kits must have a splitter somewhere as the OEM master cylinder only has one connection?

 

[Littlebruv]

What do the standard hoses look like ???

 

[RipGroove]

One hose from master cylinder down to the R/H brake caliper then a hose up over mudguard to the L/H caliper. Both Venhill and Hel offer a 2 hose front kit off the shelf for the MT09 so I assume it must split the hose somewhere.

 

[RipGroove]

This is Stock:

Can't do this:

So surely Hel and Venhill '2 hose kits' must be this?:

Can anyone with either of these two off the shelf kits confirm how they are set up?

 

[RipGroove]

Think I've got my answer, pretty sure they are setup like this:

Looks like they include a double length bolt for the master cylinder that allows you to fit both hoses to it.

 

[Littlebruv]

The 2 hose version as an extra long banjo bolt from the master cylinder

 

[RipGroove]

Yeah I figured that out in the end, I've ordered the Hel "Race fitment" front and rear kit for £98

 

[fizzy]

Yeah I figured that out in the end, I've ordered the Hel "Race fitment" front and rear kit for £98

Good choice mate

 

[RipGroove]

Good choice mate ��

Sweet, hopefully I won't wear through them!

 

[SteveM]

Hel braided on mine

On mine too.
Made to measure and fitted on site within minutes at JHS Racing in Bristol, highly recommended.
Went for the 3 line version, very good and neat.