Which braided brake hoses?


RipGroove

Active member
Joined
Feb 27, 2014
Messages
1,355
Reaction score
2
Points
38
Location
UK
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

Member
Joined
Mar 14, 2017
Messages
246
Reaction score
22
Points
18
Location
UK
Venhill engineering do good brake hoses, goodridge or Hel as well + also fit speeder bleeder nipples if need be
 
Last edited:

fizzy

Member
Joined
Jun 15, 2014
Messages
468
Reaction score
5
Points
18
Location
Darlington
Had hel on my 14 plate 09 none abs twin setup on the front worked well going to put them on mt 09sp
 

RipGroove

Active member
Joined
Feb 27, 2014
Messages
1,355
Reaction score
2
Points
38
Location
UK
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

Active member
Joined
Feb 27, 2014
Messages
1,355
Reaction score
2
Points
38
Location
UK
Hel have the options I want for £95.99 So I'll order a set, nice one.
 

RipGroove

Active member
Joined
Feb 27, 2014
Messages
1,355
Reaction score
2
Points
38
Location
UK
A couple of photos of the worn hose:





Not entirely sure what my boot is doing over there!
 

Littlebruv

Member
Joined
Mar 14, 2017
Messages
246
Reaction score
22
Points
18
Location
UK
I haven't had brake lines done by them but have had cables, they have a good reputation
 

RipGroove

Active member
Joined
Feb 27, 2014
Messages
1,355
Reaction score
2
Points
38
Location
UK
I assume the Venhill and Hel 2 hose front kits must have a splitter somewhere as the OEM master cylinder only has one connection?
 

RipGroove

Active member
Joined
Feb 27, 2014
Messages
1,355
Reaction score
2
Points
38
Location
UK
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.
 
Last edited:

RipGroove

Active member
Joined
Feb 27, 2014
Messages
1,355
Reaction score
2
Points
38
Location
UK
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

Active member
Joined
Feb 27, 2014
Messages
1,355
Reaction score
2
Points
38
Location
UK
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

Member
Joined
Mar 14, 2017
Messages
246
Reaction score
22
Points
18
Location
UK
The 2 hose version as an extra long banjo bolt from the master cylinder
 

RipGroove

Active member
Joined
Feb 27, 2014
Messages
1,355
Reaction score
2
Points
38
Location
UK
Yeah I figured that out in the end, I've ordered the Hel "Race fitment" front and rear kit for £98
 


Top