installing CR style brake lines on front

[zcookie49]

Look, I know all the pros have there front brake lines routed ala CR style.... This company Rideengineering.com sells a kit to convert your yam, suz,kaw to this style.....
I am sure it improves the front braking prowess, but do normal joes like us really need it or will notice it.
Just seeing if anyone out there has done the conversion if you would recommend it or is it somewhat hype....?
thanks.

 

[johnf3]

The primary improvement comes from the fact that the aftermarket kits are braided stainless steel and offer better braking feel because of that. The CR style routing is better because it is more direct, but I doubt it makes a difference otherwise. Until Honda's patent expires on their routing style, non-Honda owners are stuck with the round a bout brake line.

 

[MXN4FUN]

By routing your brake line ala CR it also makes bleeding brakes easier as air doesn't have as many places to be trapped.

 

[hapanese]

I was wondering the same thing.

 

[Tracktor2]

I have done it on a KX and A YZ. I did't notice much improvement at all. I used a Fastline both times. On the YZ I ended up going to and actual CR Master cylinder and brake line. That was an improvement! I think the actual CR line is better than the aftermarket. If you are going to do it this is what I would recommend. (or just buy a cr...............) Giles

 

[marcusgunby]

Well the 03 KX has the best brakes of all the 03s and still uses the old master cylinder and line and floating disk.How come its better?-they beefed up the mounts for the caliper.

 

[endosports]

i noticed an improvement on mine.

Try rebuilding your master cylinder.

 

[cahillmd]

I just put the ride engineering kit on my yzf450. To me, the brake pull feels more positive, and the overall brake feel is more positive.

 

[MX-727]

I've got pictures of both kits on my picture page. The DSP kit looks cleanest and seems sturdier to me. With a little work with a grinder you can essentially make the ride clamp out of you stock clamp.

 

[freakstyle11]

I did the route

I could tell a diff in stopping, brakes did not fade, were more precise. I dont know if it was the CR Brake line or the New BelRay SuperDot 4 fluid.

I suspect the Fluid more then the brake line. I am not impressed

Looks pretty though