Im pretty sure goodridge dont do these sort of diy kits.

Could this be why it all came in individual parts? From the invoice:

560593 s/b Buildaline Hose 700mm clear
568774 Buildaline dbl b/bolt 10x1.00mm
566948 Buildaline 10x1mm 2pk sgl bolt
560594 s/b Buildaline Hose 725mm clear
560634 Buildaline Banjo 20deg 3/8in ss (x3)
560633 Buildaline Banjo Straight 3/8in ss

Is it possible that the kit wasn't intended for a DIY install? If so, then I won't feel too bad about the weekend's fiasco and I can leave the installation of the rear set(still hasn't arrived and ordered at the same time) for my mechanic with a completely clear conscience.

But should anyone of a more able bent be thinking about doing this upgrade, please add to that list olives - I've no idea how many, what size or where, but they are quite important... apparently.

Re: Fluid leak after new brake lines.
 

I know you've given a list but just to clarify:

If all the parts came in separate boxes then it's very probably a Goodridge 'Build A Line' kit, and if so then no olives are needed, the banjos seal into the relevant line ends, which are pre made and crimped, with no extra parts
I sincerely doubt that it's plain Aeroquip stuff as there would be leaks at every join if it were assembled without the olives, and indeed without them the hose would pull out of the banjos with next to no effort.

Something is odd about this tale.

Are the nuts that seal the line to the fitting part of the hose assembly and swivelling on the end, like this?

http://i.ebayimg.com/10/%21B1OM2,gEW...Q%7E%7E_35.JPG

Or separate and in the box with the banjo like this?

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...S3OIQc35UP8CLQ

If the former then it's a 'Build A Line', and no olives are needed.

Re: Fluid leak after new brake lines.
 

Yes, it looked like the first set up, and I'm pretty sure that it is the Buildaline set. It is highly probable that my skills at bike maintenance are that lacking that it became necessary to add the olive to stop leaks I had created.

... You just can't buy my level of 'special'

Re: Fluid leak after new brake lines.
 

You can't make them leak TBH unless you completely knacker something.

Re: Fluid leak after new brake lines.
 

Now I'm very confused - if you have the 'Build A Line' parts there really isn't anywhere for olives to go, they will physically not fit into any of the parts of the system.
:smt017

Re: Fluid leak after new brake lines.
 

I didnt realise goodridge did buildaline products. Tbh for the extra dosh buying a pre-fabbed version i wouldnt attempt it myself.

I'm going to get back to my mechanic and ask him specifically what damage I'd done and what was needed to rectify it.

@muzikill I really didn't know of the various options. All I knew is that my brakes didn't fill me with confidence and most suggested upgrading to stainless steel lines, and I thought: how hard could it be? Ironically, the mechanic that rescued my bike from my mess, also installed new pads. Possibly that was all that was needed!

Re: Fluid leak after new brake lines.
 

there's a lesson in here somewhere. I'm a big fan of learning how to do this stuff yourself, but front brakes are pretty important. Not something you want to experiment with to find out you got it wrong when you need them most.

If anyone out there wants to do the same, get some assistance. At the very least talk the task through on here and make sure you fully understand what's required to do it safely.

Couldn't agree more... That's why I have my mechanic on speed dial - I try... he rectifies. The relationship's almost symbiotic