The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2

Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: R100LT on June 21, 2014, 07:04:11 AM

Title: SS Brake Lines
Post by: R100LT on June 21, 2014, 07:04:11 AM

I am looking to upgrade the brake lines on my 81 R65 . The problem is that I have change the MC to a 15mm ( square )and also upgraded to the brakes to dual rotors with the splitter under the head light . I can't seem to fit a kit that has the male swivel for the MC and a banjo for the splitter ... I have looked at a few online and they have either both banjo or both swivel .

Does anyone know of a place to get a 3 piece set .

Thanks

Grant

Title: Re: SS Brake Lines
Post by: montmil on June 21, 2014, 12:25:22 PM

Might try the "search" feature here. There have been several threads recently that will likely answer your questions. Perhaps someone may recall the thread's title but it sure ain't me. I like the single disc. Good braking action and far lighter front end.

Title: Re: SS Brake Lines
Post by: nhmaf on June 21, 2014, 01:05:52 PM

I know that I had ordered a set of lines for my dual disc setup from Bob's BMW in Maryland (USA) some years back - I think that they have ashop that will make up whatever lengths & ends are needed, if you can specify just what you need.   I'm sure that there are other shops as well, but cannot recall offhand either and I gotta run out the door to go to Mom's house this afternoon..sorry!

Title: Re: SS Brake Lines
Post by: disco51 on June 23, 2014, 09:02:39 AM

I used Spiegler when I ended up replacing my brake lines.  Their website was good for picking out connections and I even ended up calling them and spoke to someone who helped me out.  They will give you an estimate through email prior to ordering.  Just make sure you get the measurements right, as they are custom made.

http://www.spieglerusa.com/brakes/custom-brake-lines.html

Title: Re: SS Brake Lines
Post by: marcmax on June 23, 2014, 10:06:08 AM

I used Galfer lines when I replaced the brake lines on my LS. Three piece set that used the brake pipes at the caliper. Best investment on the bike.

Title: Re: SS Brake Lines
Post by: Tony Smith on June 24, 2014, 12:57:32 AM

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I used Galfer lines when I replaced the brake lines on my LS. Three piece set that used the brake pipes at the caliper. Best investment on the bike.

Not specifically a reply to you, more a general reply to this thread.
 
There are no mysteries in the R65 brake line. the fittings at the M/C, the "distributor" (if fitted) and at the caliper are all 10*1mm. The problem is that this is a relatively little used direct fitting so most people who make replacement lines use banjo fittings as the banjo bolts are easy to get and seal well with copper washers.
 
I have no problem with banjo fittings,  but if you wish to retain the original fittings a hose shop can cut the swaged section off the back of  the fitting and then weld a new hose swage onto the threaded part. I will take photos of my wife's braking system as seeing is easier than reading.
 
I had a new top hose (deleting the steel pipe) and two new bottom hoses made about 10 years ago for an all up cost of around $AU60.
 
I did have to tell a little white lie and assure the hose shop that these were hydraulic fittings going on a piece of machinery (in my State you need a specific licence to make brake hoses) but I figured that hoses made and subject to a 1000psi pressure test were never going to be troubled by the pressure in an R65 braking system.

Best of all I retained the original hose fittings, removed an unwanted metal pipe segment and it didn't cost the earth.

For those in Australia or NZ - Pirtek are the people who made my wife's brake lines.