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SS Rear Brake Line... is it worth it?

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    Lifer LuvDog's Avatar
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    SS Rear Brake Line... is it worth it?

    I finally got around to putting on my new rear sets on my bike, and I'm going to replace the banjo bolt with a pressure switch bolt for the rear brake light.

    Since I'm going to flush/fill/bleed the rear brake anyway... should I upgrade the line to SS? or is it not worth it for the rear brake?

    The fronts are still stock.

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    SS Rear Brake Line... is it worth it?

    I wouldn't, I have had rubber on all of my race bikes. The front upgrade is a huge difference. Do the front.

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    SS Rear Brake Line... is it worth it?

    Yeh, just do the fronts. The only reason I can see doing the rear line in SS is for the bling factor.

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    SS Rear Brake Line... is it worth it?

    I'd replace just beacuse 2 year from now you'l have to replace it anyway rubber detioriorates...SS doesnt.

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    hmmmm......

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    SS Rear Brake Line... is it worth it?

    I asked the same question to an accomplished racer and they told me that not only do they keep rubber on the back, they introduce small volume a bit of air (sponge) into the rear system, so that you basically can stand on the rear brake without locking the rear wheel as easily.

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    SS Rear Brake Line... is it worth it?

    the difference SS lines makes under hard breaking in the front is amazing, and I can't imagine having them on the rear ... I would surely lock it up every time

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    SS Rear Brake Line... is it worth it?

    Guess it depends on your feel. Some racers put in air bubbles, I would think this would be an inconsistant feel. Some shave out part of the brake pad. I put a braided line on my rear, bleed all the way out. Only time I use it I'm on the gas anyways and it gives a great feel, lets me scrub off some speed if I need to when I'm close in a corner at heavey lean.

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    It's all water under the bridge, and we do enter the next round-robin. Am I wrong?

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