SS Brake Lines - Who'da Thunk? - Page 2

Particle Man · 04-01-2010, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by shmike

Disclaimer: I actually have a set of EBC's on the bike now but I was in a pinch and that was all that was in stock.

I think you answered your own question

Amber Lamps · 04-01-2010, 05:15 PM

Ebc was the best core a long time and they are still considered top drawer.I personality use cl which leaves a residue which causes dumb dumbs to accuse you of having a bad rotor...

Gas Man · 04-01-2010, 09:45 PM

Oh yeah SS lines are awesome. Had them on the 9R and the chopper. My ultra has some wierd re-enforced line. Looks kinda like black kevlar, which I'm sure is cause of the ABS.

Riceaholic · 04-02-2010, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Amber Lamps

Ebc was the best core a long time and they are still considered top drawer.I personality use cl which leaves a residue which causes dumb dumbs to accuse you of having a bad rotor...

EBC's are crap for the track or the street as far as longevity goes. The CL's are better but still don't last as long as the OEM's and I couldn't really tell the difference in stopping power or feel on the track...

Homeslice · 04-02-2010, 06:04 AM

Not to piss on your thread, but I put steel lines on my SV as well as on 2 different cars, and didn't notice a significant difference.

My 05 R6 had the best brakes I've ever owned, and they were totally stock -- stock pads, stock lines.

nhgunnut · 04-02-2010, 07:55 AM

I don't know what bike your riding, but after lines and pads, You might think first about a radial master cylinder up grade. M Generation 1 Hayabusa brakes were adaquate, did lines better, EBC Pads, a little Better. I was pricing out calipers and mounts when a friend suggested the Brembo Radial Master cylinder up grade. What a huge Difference! and parts were $350

Particle Man · 04-02-2010, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by nhgunnut

I don't know what bike your riding, but after lines and pads, You might think first about a radial master cylinder up grade. M Generation 1 Hayabusa brakes were adaquate, did lines better, EBC Pads, a little Better. I was pricing out calipers and mounts when a friend suggested the Brembo Radial Master cylinder up grade. What a huge Difference! and parts were $350

was it just a larger master cylinder?

nhgunnut · 04-03-2010, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

was it just a larger master cylinder?

It was larger but the big difference came for the fact that the Gen 1 Busa's had a conventional master Cylinder and the Brembo is Radial Cylinder. A lot of guys with Gen one Busa's are now using B-King Radial Master Cylinders (cheaper I guess) If your Bike is already using a Radial Master Cylinder the benefit may not be there, if you aren't what a Difference!

TommyHotWheel · 04-03-2010, 03:49 PM

I noticed a huge difference when I put the Galfer braided lines on my TL. I wonder if the radial MC from a B-King will retro to my TL since they share parts with Busas?

tommymac · 04-03-2010, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Riceaholic

EBC's are crap for the track or the street as far as longevity goes. The CL's are better but still don't last as long as the OEM's and I couldn't really tell the difference in stopping power or feel on the track...

I guess yo udont like the ebc pros then. A few freinds were suggesting them or one of the versah sp? models but cant remember off the top of my head. I will prolly order a set next week so I cvan get the front end of my gsxr back together.

04-01-2010, 09:45 PM	#13
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Oh yeah SS lines are awesome. Had them on the 9R and the chopper. My ultra has some wierd re-enforced line. Looks kinda like black kevlar, which I'm sure is cause of the ABS. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

04-02-2010, 07:55 AM	#16
nhgunnut gun totin redneck Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South West New Hampshire Moto: turbo busa 999 Duc Goldwing & Victory Posts: 1,130	I don't know what bike your riding, but after lines and pads, You might think first about a radial master cylinder up grade. M Generation 1 Hayabusa brakes were adaquate, did lines better, EBC Pads, a little Better. I was pricing out calipers and mounts when a friend suggested the Brembo Radial Master cylinder up grade. What a huge Difference! and parts were $350 __________________ Evolution requires a body count, Count or be Counted!

04-03-2010, 03:49 PM	#19
TommyHotWheel Imported from Detroit Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Michigan Moto: 2001 Suzuki TL1000R Posts: 989	I noticed a huge difference when I put the Galfer braided lines on my TL. I wonder if the radial MC from a B-King will retro to my TL since they share parts with Busas? __________________ Cry Havok! And let slip the hogs of war!

04-01-2010, 05:15 PM	#12
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	Ebc was the best core a long time and they are still considered top drawer.I personality use cl which leaves a residue which causes dumb dumbs to accuse you of having a bad rotor...

04-02-2010, 06:04 AM	#15
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Not to piss on your thread, but I put steel lines on my SV as well as on 2 different cars, and didn't notice a significant difference. My 05 R6 had the best brakes I've ever owned, and they were totally stock -- stock pads, stock lines.