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I think they just piggy back each other into one hole on the Master Cly.From the Auction Description: The kit comprises of: 2 Lines for the front of the bike which both travel from the master cylinder direct to the left and right front calipers,...
How dose this work, two lines coming out of the master cylinder? Is there some sort of T at the master cylinder?
+1. This works and looks much better than the "T" junction IMO. When I used to race, all the bikes I used had that set up. To this day, I figure that seasoned race mechanics are, and will always be, much smarter than me.I think they just piggy back each other into one hole on the Master Cly.
You should have equal braking pressure at both calipers regardless if there is a tee or two separate lines. Fluids don't compress like air or gas so there should be equal pressure at both calipers when there is a brake application. If there is a restriction in one line to reduce the volume of fluid, that might affect the pressure at one due to loss of volume, but otherwise they should be the same.The theory behind the two lines is that it provides equal braking to both calipers, and that you have slightly more fluid in the line itself so it does not get as hot. I have this set up on my bike (HEL brand) and have not noticed a difference under normal braking circumstances over the stock style braided line (had that style once but kept leaking at the T, galfer brand).
want to add, that is a great price if they are quality lines that fit right.
You are right, I know there was a couple reasons the hel rep told me why the two line kit was better for braking than the 3 line kit, but I guess my memory has got the best of me.You should have equal braking pressure at both calipers regardless if there is a tee or two separate lines. Fluids don't compress like air or gas so there should be equal pressure at both calipers when there is a brake application. If there is a restriction in one line to reduce the volume of fluid, that might affect the pressure at one due to loss of volume, but otherwise they should be the same.
It will depend on how you want to route your lines, the weed eater line works great for getting a good measurement on where you want to route them, just remember to leave yourself some room for the susupension to work.Mike, I asked about the length of the lines for the ebay kit and he said 42.125" and 43.110". Seems really long to me. I changed out my bars as well, but I'm still using the stock lines with no issue. I don't want have a bunch of stiff lines bowing out everywhere, but to short is scary too. What do you think? I'll try to get out there with the weed wacker line later today to get an actual measurement. Thanks for your help.