Brake hose

[bernardo]

Any recommendations for someone to make up some brake hose, braided by preference. Hose is an odd length

 

thanks

 

Bernard

[Jaydee]

Venhill would be a safe bet. Plenty of options with the choice of fittings. Go for a pvc coating as it'll protect the brittle overbraid. 

http://www.venhill.co.uk/Hoses_&_Cables_-_Custom/Custom_Brake_and_Clutch_Lines

[fatblokeonbandit]

Make your own its easy, been doing it for years

[rustychain]

so easy to make your own ... any length you want 

[Del]

As above,make your own.Easy to do and all parts are available online(Torques,Eblag,etc,etc) 

Or even better,is look on Eblag for a bargain.Picked up a bnib(never fitted)set of 3 black HEL  hoses and banjo bots for £17 buy now,even had the sticker.They were originally made for a Hardley 883,but were the exact length we needed for the slabby clutch and front brakes.Some people think parts are make specific and won't fit anything else. Good example of this is end cans.There are loads that are listed as r6/1,blade,blandit etc and not alot of people buy them because they think it is brand specific

With modification,anything will fit anything

Edited July 31, 2016 by Del

[fatblokeonbandit]

I had  a kaw***ki 125 moto-crosser front brake hose on a b12 as a clutch hose, exactly the right length plastic coated and cost £1.99. plus post on ebog

[bernardo]

Thanks for that, I like the idea of making my own. I thought I'd need a specialised swager

[t3rse]

Where might one get the proper tool for the job?

[Gixer1460]

Brakehoses don't need to be swaged! DIY build will need a sharp fine bladed hacksaw or Dremel cut off wheel, a sharp knife to de-bur the teflon inner hose, some masking tape, a 7/16 or 1/2" spanner and a metal vise - thats it!

[bernardo]

Well I had a look last night and you can buy hoses and banjos for a fraction of the price of "bespoke" ones. Though  if can someone post a how to, as gixer1460 describes, I'd be obliged. Couldn't find anything on the net but I do have a vise and a dremel (clone). If nothing else this thread has saved me some cash (looking at the pile of crocks in my garage)

[Gixer1460]

Loads!......... Try this one - https://www.oldbritts.com/brake_line.html

They have a nice alloy hose clamp, i've managed using the vee in a workmate for years, or without using a Dremel. The one thing that MUST BE DONE is ensure the olive is seated right down on to the inner pipe. I usually tap it on with small hammer then holding the hose, olive end down, smack the olive face against the bench to drive it on - you'll see the inner clearly when its fully home. And that's it!

PS - don't forget to put the 'nut' on the pipe, over the masking wrap, before cutting / flaring - you won't do it after - Trust me!

[markfoggy]

I'll just leave this here.

http://www.Eblag.co.uk/itm/Clear-Transparent-Heat-Shrink-Tube-Sleeve-/311656712353?var=610578353569&hash=item48903008a1:m:mUhxQb0AbgcbxU2Z2ylLUwg

[Rene EFE]

Just ask @gsxr884 to make you up a set; he'll do you a good deal.

[KATANAMANGLER]

3 hours ago, Rene EFE said:

Just ask @gsxr884 to make you up a set; he'll do you a good deal.

Which reminds me I need to crack on with a trader profile for Rich.

[MeanBean49]

Yep save the hassle and get Rich to do you a set. Great price and he can do funky colours and everything

[Rene EFE]

58 minutes ago, MeanBean49 said:

... and he can do funky colours and everything

'Cause that's what he's like 

[gsxr884]

Thanks Guys, All braided hoses manufactured from Hel parts to Hel specs using Hel approved equipment and process . Hel factory trained,  Dash 3 brake and clutch hoses made to your specs so any length and any fittings on the ends, all hose has a pvc cover available in 12 colours or clear , banjos in black, gold blue red green purple or stainless steel machine polished, I am under discussion regarding having banjos and bolts polished to SHOW standard.