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    • Irongamer727
      Irongamer727 last edited by

      According to the service manual, you should change the brake hoses every six years, no matter the condition. How many of you guys do that?

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        finnerz89 last edited by

        I think most people probably just fit braided lines as they look and perform better. Over time the OEM hoses will start to degrade but realistically 6 years is probably quite early.

        Current bikes:
        DT125X '07
        Street Triple R '11
        Aprilia ETV1000 '02

        Previous:
        DR650RSE '96
        FJ1200 '92

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        • Irongamer727
          Irongamer727 @finnerz89 last edited by

          @finnerz89 yeah.

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          • Calum
            Calum last edited by

            Six years for hoses. Mate that is total overkill. Most cars on the road only use their original lines my starlet for example used original lines some 25 years on.

            Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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              Jens Eskildsen last edited by

              I Agree with calum.

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              • NINJA
                NINJA last edited by

                Brake hoses can deteriorate over time, especially if you live in a harsh climate. However the OEM lines are pretty durable and as others have stated they do last for many years. So long as they look good with no bulges, partial splits or cracking, which will all effect brake pressure and the feel of the pedal, (due to different internal dimensions of the hose), they should be fine. Braided hoses do look sweet and have added protection over OEM hoses, with the steel braiding.

                Personally for peace of mind I would renew or upgrade them. When it comes to emergency braking, you always want your brakes to be 100% overall !!! 😉

                SEDUCED BY THE DARK SIDE!!!

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                • Irongamer727
                  Irongamer727 @NINJA last edited by

                  @ninja I've seen tons of braided brakelines on eBay. They differ in price anywhere from £30 to £100. What should you go for?

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                  • NINJA
                    NINJA @Irongamer727 last edited by

                    @irongamer727 I had the Wezmoto lines on my DTR and they were good. The Hel, EBC and Goodridge ones are also good brands too.

                    SEDUCED BY THE DARK SIDE!!!

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                      finnerz89 last edited by

                      I've got wezmoto too. Recommend them to anyone

                      Current bikes:
                      DT125X '07
                      Street Triple R '11
                      Aprilia ETV1000 '02

                      Previous:
                      DR650RSE '96
                      FJ1200 '92

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