Holy Galfer Braided Brake Lines Batman

leostiger1 · 04-09-2012, 01:44 PM

Yep - nothing else to add really..

Need a good Vac bleed though, but a V A S T improvement - Now that I don't have to pump my brakes I can probably go fast..

So who want to volunteer their trusted Vacuum Bleeder ? Of course I'll bring the bike to you ! TIA

Donuts on me..?

.

Ryan@IdahoSportBikes · 04-09-2012, 02:08 PM

I try to tell people SS lines & HH pads should be at the top of the list of mods to do to a bike & it's cheap! I don't ride without them! As soon as I get a bike, lines & pads are ordered!

Back Of The Pack · 04-09-2012, 09:44 PM

My Galfer lines are on their way should be here this week.

Hands On · 04-09-2012, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan@IdahoSportBikes

I try to tell people SS lines & HH pads should be at the top of the list of mods to do to a bike & it's cheap! I don't ride without them! As soon as I get a bike, lines & pads are ordered!

I'm due for some new pads. You are referencing the EBC HH pads correct?

Ryan@IdahoSportBikes · 04-10-2012, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hands On

I'm due for some new pads. You are referencing the EBC HH pads correct?

Galfers actually. But other brands make pads that reduce 'fading' as well.

ConradM · 04-10-2012, 09:28 AM

Hmm, in on this.

leostiger1 · 04-10-2012, 09:48 AM

So does anyone have a big vacuum chamber that you can pump down by hand?

I'd like to pull through a half quart of fluid through each caliper at one time..

Ryan@IdahoSportBikes · 04-10-2012, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leostiger1

So does anyone have a big vacuum chamber that you caqn pump down by hand?

I'd like to pull through a half quart of fluid through each caliper at one time..

You need something like a mity vac. I think harbor freight may have some cheaper versions.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_SPM5952503102P
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_SPM222410392P
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_SPM201559961P

I prefer the ones with the gauge so you can see that you are still holding pressure. Anything similar to these will get the job done.

RedStar · 04-10-2012, 10:26 AM

You can also bleed it the cheap way.
Go to home depot and purchase a clear hose. Get a water bottle. Add a hole at the top of the lid and put some hose through it.
Than put end of the hose around the nipple of your master or brake caliper. Pump brakes, open them up and let the fluid come throught he hose and into the bottle. Also, I put the bottle over my tire, so that way I can keep pumping it and fluid goes up and air never comes down.

Bleed all my brakes like this and it works like a champ!

leostiger1 · 04-10-2012, 10:44 AM

I have the hand vacuum pump, I just don't have a vacuum chamber big enough to pull a half quart through at one time..

These 6 piston calipers are a bitch to get the air out, I need to pull a steady stream of fluid for sometime.. I'm really looking for a vacuum chamber that can hold a gallon or a half gallon of vacuum..

Ryan@IdahoSportBikes · 04-10-2012, 10:57 AM

Oh, well mity vac does make larger containers. Or you could modify the one you have to go to another container.

leostiger1 · 04-10-2012, 11:01 AM

I just don't have anything of a decent volume that can support a vacuum.

photoRotor · 04-11-2012, 12:52 PM

The front brake on my KTM (dirt) was a beeatch. Got a big plastic horse medicine syringe from D&B and push the fluid from the bleeder nipple at the caliper up through the line to the reservoir. Works great and was cheap to boot.

whitedevil · 04-11-2012, 01:46 PM

This is what I got, along with a craftsman vertical air compressor. the brake fluid bleeder has made it's rounds and whored out pretty good, but finally made it's way home again. Hit me up if you wanna swing by. I am in kuna..... if thats not still too far for you.

http://www.harborfreight.com/brake-f...der-92924.html

photoRotor · 04-11-2012, 02:29 PM

whitedevil's solution looks even better...

Pimpit · 04-11-2012, 04:20 PM

I was gonna post the same thing WD posted up. Bought one couple months ago, worked pretty good. Unfortunately I traded it to a friend I owed money to

99zx9 · 04-11-2012, 04:42 PM

i can build something that attaches to a shop vac with a 5 gal bucket. plenty of suction, and capacity!!!!! LOL

leostiger1 · 04-11-2012, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whitedevil

This is what I got, along with a craftsman vertical air compressor. the brake fluid bleeder has made it's rounds and whored out pretty good, but finally made it's way home again. Hit me up if you wanna swing by. I am in kuna..... if thats not still too far for you.

http://www.harborfreight.com/brake-f...der-92924.html

Perfect & Thanks..!

When are you available?

2wheelsdown · 04-11-2012, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leostiger1

Perfect & Thanks..!

When are you available?

I don't think he is available. He is a has a great woman that takes care of him. Better pick a number.

whitedevil · 04-11-2012, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2wheelsdown

I don't think he is available. He is a has a great woman that takes care of him. Better pick a number.

Quote:

Originally Posted by leostiger1

Perfect & Thanks..!

When are you available?

text me.... I am usually home by 6. or you can call Mikey, and he will come whore it some more. LMAO
409-8716

2wheelsdown · 04-11-2012, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whitedevil

text me.... I am usually home by 6. or you can call Mikey, and he will come whore it some more. LMAO
409-8716

You were just at my house you whore!!!!!

whitedevil · 04-11-2012, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2wheelsdown

You were just at my house you whore!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyzKfk-kRgA

leostiger1 · 04-11-2012, 08:58 PM

I think there's a little too much sexual tension here to add brake fluid to the situation. Not to mention a suction pump

whitedevil · 04-11-2012, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leostiger1

I think there's a little too much sexual tension here to add brake fluid to the situation. Not to mention a suction pump

oh oh oh....... that just gave me a really great idea..... THANKS.

2wheelsdown · 04-11-2012, 09:30 PM

Wtf

leostiger1 · 04-11-2012, 11:14 PM

Yikes

leostiger1 · 04-12-2012, 05:24 PM

Well, I was newly motivated by the scarey posts above to try and bleed the system the old fashioned way.

Worked great - brakes are finally as they should be..

99zx9 · 04-12-2012, 05:57 PM

WOW!!! im kinda scared now. i dont think ill look at my brake bleader the same again!!

thedeatons · 10-10-2012, 10:40 PM

Magura makes a great syringe kit for bleeding hydraulic clutches, brake systems, etc. it's $14 for the kit. Works great.

James

04-09-2012, 01:44 PM	#1
leostiger1 Road Rash Joined: Sep 2011 From: Boise, ID Posts: 546 I Ride: 02 TL1000R K2	Holy Galfer Braided Brake Lines Batman Yep - nothing else to add really.. Need a good Vac bleed though, but a V A S T improvement - Now that I don't have to pump my brakes I can probably go fast.. So who want to volunteer their trusted Vacuum Bleeder ? Of course I'll bring the bike to you ! TIA Donuts on me..? . Last edited by leostiger1; 04-09-2012 at 02:13 PM.

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leostiger1 Road Rash Joined: Sep 2011 From: Boise, ID Posts: 546 I Ride: 02 TL1000R K2	So does anyone have a big vacuum chamber that you can pump down by hand? I'd like to pull through a half quart of fluid through each caliper at one time.. Last edited by leostiger1; 04-10-2012 at 10:35 AM.

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04-09-2012, 02:08 PM	#2
Ryan@IdahoSportBikes Dr. Evil Joined: Jun 2006 From: Boise Posts: 3,102 I Ride: R6	I try to tell people SS lines & HH pads should be at the top of the list of mods to do to a bike & it's cheap! I don't ride without them! As soon as I get a bike, lines & pads are ordered!

04-09-2012, 09:44 PM	#3
Back Of The Pack Space Monkey Joined: Apr 2009 From: K-town Posts: 1,656 I Ride: Kinda	My Galfer lines are on their way should be here this week.

04-10-2012, 09:28 AM	#6
ConradM Yup, Still a Post Whore Joined: Jan 2012 From: Boise ID Posts: 2,568 I Ride: '04 zx6r / '97 KX 250	Hmm, in on this.

04-10-2012, 10:26 AM	#9
RedStar Your Mom Joined: Apr 2010 From: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,288 I Ride: 03 636	You can also bleed it the cheap way. Go to home depot and purchase a clear hose. Get a water bottle. Add a hole at the top of the lid and put some hose through it. Than put end of the hose around the nipple of your master or brake caliper. Pump brakes, open them up and let the fluid come throught he hose and into the bottle. Also, I put the bottle over my tire, so that way I can keep pumping it and fluid goes up and air never comes down. Bleed all my brakes like this and it works like a champ!

04-10-2012, 10:44 AM	#10
leostiger1 Road Rash Joined: Sep 2011 From: Boise, ID Posts: 546 I Ride: 02 TL1000R K2	I have the hand vacuum pump, I just don't have a vacuum chamber big enough to pull a half quart through at one time.. These 6 piston calipers are a bitch to get the air out, I need to pull a steady stream of fluid for sometime.. I'm really looking for a vacuum chamber that can hold a gallon or a half gallon of vacuum..

04-10-2012, 10:57 AM	#11
Ryan@IdahoSportBikes Dr. Evil Joined: Jun 2006 From: Boise Posts: 3,102 I Ride: R6	Oh, well mity vac does make larger containers. Or you could modify the one you have to go to another container.

04-10-2012, 11:01 AM	#12
leostiger1 Road Rash Joined: Sep 2011 From: Boise, ID Posts: 546 I Ride: 02 TL1000R K2	I just don't have anything of a decent volume that can support a vacuum.

04-11-2012, 12:52 PM	#13
photoRotor Not A Bot Joined: Apr 2012 From: Meridian Posts: 225 I Ride: Aprilia Futura & SV650 track bike	The front brake on my KTM (dirt) was a beeatch. Got a big plastic horse medicine syringe from D&B and push the fluid from the bleeder nipple at the caliper up through the line to the reservoir. Works great and was cheap to boot.

04-11-2012, 01:46 PM	#14
whitedevil Obi Wan Kenobi Joined: May 2008 From: Que Nah Posts: 6,555 I Ride: F4i CBR600	This is what I got, along with a craftsman vertical air compressor. the brake fluid bleeder has made it's rounds and whored out pretty good, but finally made it's way home again. Hit me up if you wanna swing by. I am in kuna..... if thats not still too far for you. http://www.harborfreight.com/brake-f...der-92924.html

04-11-2012, 02:29 PM	#15
photoRotor Not A Bot Joined: Apr 2012 From: Meridian Posts: 225 I Ride: Aprilia Futura & SV650 track bike	whitedevil's solution looks even better...

04-11-2012, 04:20 PM	#16
Pimpit Unicorn Joined: Jul 2008 From: Nampa, Id Posts: 4,480 I Ride: 06 GSX-R1000, 01 Yammy V-Turd 650, and 1979 Honda CM 185 Twin Star putt putt project	I was gonna post the same thing WD posted up. Bought one couple months ago, worked pretty good. Unfortunately I traded it to a friend I owed money to

04-11-2012, 04:42 PM	#17
99zx9 Stalker Joined: Jun 2011 From: boise, idaho Posts: 298 I Ride: somebodys mom	i can build something that attaches to a shop vac with a 5 gal bucket. plenty of suction, and capacity!!!!! LOL

04-11-2012, 08:58 PM	#23
leostiger1 Road Rash Joined: Sep 2011 From: Boise, ID Posts: 546 I Ride: 02 TL1000R K2	I think there's a little too much sexual tension here to add brake fluid to the situation. Not to mention a suction pump

04-11-2012, 09:30 PM	#25
2wheelsdown Joined: May 2007 From: K-Town Posts: 4,335 I Ride: kawasaki ZX-14, Suzuki Eiger, Yamaha Bruin, and a Artic Cat 250.	Wtf

04-11-2012, 11:14 PM	#26
leostiger1 Road Rash Joined: Sep 2011 From: Boise, ID Posts: 546 I Ride: 02 TL1000R K2	Yikes

04-12-2012, 05:24 PM	#27
leostiger1 Road Rash Joined: Sep 2011 From: Boise, ID Posts: 546 I Ride: 02 TL1000R K2	Well, I was newly motivated by the scarey posts above to try and bleed the system the old fashioned way. Worked great - brakes are finally as they should be..

04-12-2012, 05:57 PM	#28
99zx9 Stalker Joined: Jun 2011 From: boise, idaho Posts: 298 I Ride: somebodys mom	WOW!!! im kinda scared now. i dont think ill look at my brake bleader the same again!!

10-10-2012, 10:40 PM	#29
thedeatons Squid Joined: Nov 2009 From: Nampa, ID Posts: 73	Magura makes a great syringe kit for bleeding hydraulic clutches, brake systems, etc. it's $14 for the kit. Works great. James