Fitting braided lines to an ABS bike

[Tomfoolery]

Seems ridiculously complicated, but it might be just be me.

Goodridge to a set for the GS, they're £105 and are a four line set. There's a modulator somewhere under the tank to get to, then bleeding them after. The Gaynes helpfully says they need to be carried out by a BMW dealer.

Not bloody likely.

[Tomfoolery]

Seems that'd be a 'no' then

[chris_c]

Tom

Might be useful, might not but when bleeding the brakes on modern(ish) cars, the manufacturer normally tells you that you need to "modulate" (pulse on and off repeatedly)the ABS pump.

Presumably to ensure you get all of the air out of the pump as well as the lines.

Maybe its the same thing with bike abs?

Hope this helps

Chris

[Mark/Foggy]

And if they won't bleed up, chop those 2 bits of pig iron off the sides of the engine. You'll find that useing 2 lines per lump, you'll have 2 anchors to slow you down. Simples.

[gasman]

Ermmm.......buy a Triumph Tiger like mine with abs factory fitted and they come with braided hoses.........hth

[sev]

Hi,

If you're just changing the fluid you won't need to modulate the abs unit uness you're quite anal about getting every last drop of crap old fluid out.

When you change lines however, it's a different story - from the modulator to the calliper isn't too bad, but the risk of trapped air is always present.

Factories get round this by vacuuming the brake system before introducing the fluid, but you often find that you'll still need to modulate the abs unit and it can be a pain in the arse. You could chage the lines and bleed the system (pressure bleed) and then take the bike round to the bike shop and ask them to do you a kindness and just modulate it to double check.