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M65	02-01-13 12:18 PM

Rear brake hose length after shock swap?

Im going to be swapping the OEM shock to a ZZR1400 one fairly soon and while Im at it, I thought I would replace the standard rubber brake hose at the back.

I have heard that you need a longer hose if you do this shock swap. Is that the case? If so, what is the length of the standard hose please and how much longer must a new one be to cope with the slightly taller shock?

Many thanks

Bibio

02-01-13 12:32 PM

Re: Rear Brake Hose After Shock Swap

what bike is it for?

yorkie_chris

02-01-13 12:33 PM

Re: Rear Brake Hose After Shock Swap

Quote:

Originally Posted by M65 (Post 2813650)

I have heard that you need a longer hose if you do this shock swap.

Not that I know of

M65	02-01-13 12:47 PM

Re: Rear Brake Hose After Shock Swap

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bibio (Post 2813661)

what bike is it for?

Sorry. Its a K3 650 (pointy)

Bibio

02-01-13 12:56 PM

Re: Rear Brake Hose After Shock Swap

as Y_C says it wont need to be any longer and aftermarket ones usually come slightly overlong anyway. it's the routing of the line that people mess up so think they need a longer line.

joshwalker094

02-01-13 06:46 PM

Re: Rear Brake Hose After Shock Swap

Quote:

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris (Post 2813662)

Not that I know of

Chris is right, he swapped my shock over to a zx10r which is longer, and my braided hose Is fine

M65	03-01-13 08:34 AM

Re: Rear Brake Hose After Shock Swap

Cheers guys, thanks for the info. I guess a normal braided hose kit will do the job then.

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