The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2

Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: crguy on March 22, 2009, 01:33:30 AM

Title: Need to replace front brake line...
Post by: crguy on March 22, 2009, 01:33:30 AM

Hello, going through my 65 for this season and I can't find a source for part # 34321242882, this is the 800 mm brake hose from master to single caliper front brake. Qiute a nice site here. - Guy

Title: Re: Need to replace front brake line...
Post by: aussie on March 22, 2009, 02:36:35 AM

Hi - there are a number of places, but you don't actually say where you live and the year of the bike. I'm guessing the UK or Oz and maybe an '81?

Have you thought about stainless?

Try:
http://tinyurl.com/cpeapg
http://tinyurl.com/yodc5y
http://tinyurl.com/k2pdh

Note: A&S only send to the US - and interesting - I can only find part 883..... :(

Cheers

Title: Re: Need to replace front brake line...
Post by: Darwin_R65 on March 22, 2009, 05:34:19 AM

I took my brake line in to a local automotive brake specialist and they made one on the spot at  half the price I saw anywhere else.

John

Title: Re: Need to replace front brake line...
Post by: crguy on March 23, 2009, 06:09:21 PM

Thanks guys, I am in the states, great link unfortunitly though

Title: Re: Need to replace front brake line...
Post by: ambrose78 on March 23, 2009, 06:37:03 PM

go a stainless braided line - you wont be disappointed. Heaps better feel and power ;D.

Also consider sintered pads for extra bite on the disc itself.

Title: Re: Need to replace front brake line...
Post by: crguy on March 23, 2009, 06:57:52 PM

Thats sounds good, I am tripping over myself trying to find one that fits though, is there a make, or part number that would help.

Title: Re: Need to replace front brake line...
Post by: MrRiden on March 23, 2009, 07:10:50 PM

I had a hard time finding one for just the application you mentioned. I took the old one to a local hydrolyc(sp) supply and they made one up on the spot for $16. I 'spose they could do it in stainless braid as well. Good people http://www.lubequip.com/
rich

Title: Re: Need to replace front brake line...
Post by: Bob_Roller on March 23, 2009, 07:45:11 PM

Spiegler, has braided stainless lines for BMW bikes.

http://ww.spieglerusa.com/

They have several listed without any dimensions for R65's, contact them and see if they have any additional information about lengths, and what fittings are on each end.

Looks like they have 'banjo' type fittings, which would require you to get 'banjo' bolts and copper crush washers.

Title: Re: Need to replace front brake line...
Post by: crguy on March 23, 2009, 08:01:22 PM

Thats it, thanks Rob