I'm considering replacing the stock brake lines with braided stainless brake hoses. Since nobody makes a complete set, I'll have to take off the existing ones and either measure them or send them to someone like Spiegler or Galfer to have a custom set made. (Spiegler responded promptly to my emailed inquiry, Galfer, not yet.)
My question: Does it make any sense to do just the front brake hoses? These are exposed and relatively easy to remove and replace. The rear hose is (I think, have not really investigated this thoroughly yet) buried and requires a whole lot more work to expose and then R & R. My thoughts are that since the system is linked, replacing only part of the system will let the OEM (rear) hoses still expand under braking pressure and any improvement that might be seen from the SS lines will be negated.
What do you think?
My motivation: I'm not dissatisfied with the brakes as they are, and I'm not a very aggressive sport rider. I do enjoy tinkering on the bike and I look at this like one more 'improvement' - why not? The bike sits in the garage all winter long, and I do whatever maintenance/upgrades then anyhow.
My question: Does it make any sense to do just the front brake hoses? These are exposed and relatively easy to remove and replace. The rear hose is (I think, have not really investigated this thoroughly yet) buried and requires a whole lot more work to expose and then R & R. My thoughts are that since the system is linked, replacing only part of the system will let the OEM (rear) hoses still expand under braking pressure and any improvement that might be seen from the SS lines will be negated.
What do you think?
My motivation: I'm not dissatisfied with the brakes as they are, and I'm not a very aggressive sport rider. I do enjoy tinkering on the bike and I look at this like one more 'improvement' - why not? The bike sits in the garage all winter long, and I do whatever maintenance/upgrades then anyhow.