Stainless steel brake lines upgrade: Difference between revisions

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[http://cyclebrakes.com/ Cycle Brakes] is a good place to start. They have a lot of info on their site, different colors to choose from, and they carry all sorts of brake-related stuff.

All three of the top brands sell through dealers. These may be brick & mortar or online. Currently (July, 2007), only Galfer has a kit for the EX250; with Goodridge you'll have to use a universal line. This is generally not recommended for a novice. Spiegler claims to have a kit, but theirs is far from plug-and-play. It involves bending some of the fittings, and we don't like it for the inexperienced. Safety-related items should work right out of the box.

All three of the top brands sell through dealers. These may be brick & mortar or online. Currently (July, 2007), only Galfer has a kit for the EX250 (part #FK003D249 front, #FK003D249R rear); with Goodridge you'll have to use a universal line. This is generally not recommended for a novice. Spiegler claims to have a kit, but theirs is far from plug-and-play. It involves bending some of the fittings, and we don't like it for the inexperienced. Safety-related items should work right out of the box.

One thing to make sure and look for is that the line has a plastic covering over the steel braid. Without this, you run the risk of lines cutting through fenders, radiators, or even tires. This is generally not a problem. You'll probably be trying to decide what color your covering will be; just make sure that the line comes with one before you order.

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 [http://cyclebrakes.com/ Cycle Brakes] is a good place to start. They have a lot of info on their site, different colors to choose from, and they carry all sorts of brake-related stuff.
-All three of the top brands sell through dealers. These may be brick & mortar or online.  Currently (July, 2007), only Galfer has a kit for the EX250; with Goodridge you'll have to use a universal line. This is generally not recommended for a novice. Spiegler claims to have a kit, but theirs is far from plug-and-play. It involves bending some of the fittings, and we don't like it for the inexperienced. Safety-related items should work right out of the box.
+All three of the top brands sell through dealers. These may be brick & mortar or online.  Currently (July, 2007), only Galfer has a kit for the EX250 (part #FK003D249 front, #FK003D249R rear); with Goodridge you'll have to use a universal line. This is generally not recommended for a novice. Spiegler claims to have a kit, but theirs is far from plug-and-play. It involves bending some of the fittings, and we don't like it for the inexperienced. Safety-related items should work right out of the box.
 One thing to make sure and look for is that the line has a plastic covering over the steel braid. Without this, you run the risk of lines cutting through fenders, radiators, or even tires. This is generally not a problem. You'll probably be trying to decide what color your covering will be; just make sure that the line comes with one before you order.