Brake Hardline size, discs all around.

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vintagespeed

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Location

Upland, CA

• Sep 24, 2003

• #1

I've got big Ferd twin piston calipers in the front, Chevvy 1/2 ton calipers in the back. I will be upgrading the M/C & booster later on.

Right now I'm running all my new brakelines, should I upgrade the ID size of the hardline running to the rear brakes or will the stock line be sufficient?

 

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Beezil

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Location

Indiana-Missouri

• Sep 24, 2003

• #2

I have the same brakes....

gonna run 3/16 line....

I'm not sure when its best to go up to 1/4".....

maybe someone out there knows some science on this.....I'm curious

 

CRASH

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NAXJA Member

Location

Foresthill, CA

• Sep 24, 2003

• #3

I run 5/8"....and a brake line cooler. Don't want that fluid getting hot.

CRASH

 

David Taylor

NAXJA Member #570

Location

San Marcos, Ca

• Sep 25, 2003

• #4

"brake line cooler" ?

 

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RCP Phx

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Location

Phoenix,Az

• Sep 25, 2003

• #5

Yeah, he's got it mounted beside his muffler bearings!