1098 Brake Lines

Discussion in 'Technical Help' started by RickyX, Feb 23, 2017.

  1. I bought some HEL race lines for my 1098 just before Christmas (50% off, like many people).

    One end of each line has a straight banjo fitting and the other has one with a slight angle.

    Question: which end goes at the master cylinder and which at the caliper?

    Cheers,
    R
     
    #1 RickyX, Feb 23, 2017
  2. Pretty sure the angle end is master cylinder and straight at the caliper on 1098 (ahem).
     
    #2 Cream_Revenge, Feb 23, 2017
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  3. Pretty sure or 100% sure? They may be different depending on the bike.
     
    #3 RickyX, Feb 23, 2017
  4. It depends what angle, i.e. what direction. I bought some race lines too, I have angles at both ends
     
    #4 duc996bp, Feb 23, 2017
  5. I've got Venhill's fitted. The banjos at the calipers have a slight bend but the banjos at the master cylinder have different bends, one sharper than the other where they sit on top of each other. My initial guess is the the angled banjos are at the master cylinder but I could be (as I have been far too often before) wrong :Bag:. Andy
     
    #5 Android853sp, Feb 23, 2017
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  6. @duc996bp : were they for a 1098 or 996?
     
    #6 RickyX, Feb 23, 2017
  7. @Android853sp looks like different makes have different angles.
    Looks like I will need to do a dry fit to see which arrangement best suits which end.
     
    #7 RickyX, Feb 23, 2017
  8. Mine has Hel line fitted - straight on the calliper / angled on the res :upyeah:
     
    #8 Exige, Feb 23, 2017
  9. Will post pictures after calling Europe :)
     
    #9 Exige, Feb 23, 2017
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  10. Its a 996, however I'm using P4 calipers and RCS master cylinder
     
    #10 duc996bp, Feb 23, 2017
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  11. Why not email Hel?
     
    #11 Cream_Revenge, Feb 23, 2017
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  12. They are not open - I am :rolleyes::Angelic::)
     
    #12 Exige, Feb 23, 2017
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  13. Cuz they are not open right now and don't do the banter!
    Was it you who gave the link to the cheap deal? Nice one!
     
    #13 RickyX, Feb 23, 2017
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  14. What he said....
     
    #14 RickyX, Feb 23, 2017
  15. Are the std hoses at an angle on the caliper end? If yes then you would expect the race version too
     
    #15 duc996bp, Feb 23, 2017
  16. Here you go - straight are correct on the calliper - you need angled on the master cylinder:

    IMG_2298.JPG IMG_2299.JPG

    IMG_2298.JPG
     
    #16 Exige, Feb 23, 2017
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  17. Yes, was me. Know how to find a deal. Just not fit stuff :).
     
    #17 Cream_Revenge, Feb 23, 2017
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  18. Excellent!
    Thanks all!
     
    #18 RickyX, Feb 23, 2017
  19. Fitted brake lines, RCS master cylinder, home-made bracket and reservoir...
    Bit of a jigsaw to get it all aligned!
    DSC_0409.JPG
     
    #19 RickyX, Feb 25, 2017
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  20. Well impressed with the reservoir R, I couldn't make that.
     
    #20 Chris, Feb 25, 2017
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