How does this look?(Rear brake line)

[murphc13]

I had to rotate the banjos to fit.Hiw does this look?This is a rear line for a stock caliper but as you can see I have an underslung Brembo.

 

[murphc13]

Some updated pics.The line was too close to the pipe so lightly zip tied it to the swinger.Wheel on now too.

 

[SSGT_B]

Looks like a potential bad day to me but if you like it that’s all that matters. I would make sure it’s secure everywhere and cannot get caught in the rotor or anything.

 

[dave s]

Is it not possible to route under the swing arm

 

[murphc13]

Looks like a potential bad day to me but if you like it that’s all that matters. I would make sure it’s secure everywhere and cannot get caught in the rotor or anything.

I hear your concern but there’s not enough flex in the line to touch the rotor.I wouldn’t risk it.

 

[murphc13]

Is it not possible to route under the swing arm

I’m not sure.I could try it.

 

[Bumblebee]

I've never seen the rear brake line routed like that...how are the other bikes with that type of brake set up have their lines routed?

 

[murphc13]

Also the front.Does this look it’s routed ok?Its been over 7/8 months since I’ve been at this bike.

 

[murphc13]

I’ve routed the rear between the swinger and bracket.Definately not gonna hit this way.

 

[dave s]

Definitely looks better,more factory set up I would do as bumblebee suggested and have a look at other bikes with that set up and copy

 

[murphc13]

Definitely looks better,more factory set up I would do as bumblebee suggested and have a look at other bikes with that set up and copy

I gotta order another line if I wanna do that though.

 

[murphc13]

Definitely looks better,more factory set up I would do as bumblebee suggested and have a look at other bikes with that set up and copy

I just went out to the bike for another look at the rear.
Theres no way that rear line is gonna touch.There’s not enough flex in the line for it to touch.
Im happy with that

 

[Bumblebee]

I just went out to the bike for another look at the rear.
Theres no way that rear line is gonna touch.There’s not enough flex in the line for it to touch.
Im happy with that

There's the answer to your question you asked..on to the next thing now.....

 

[Mythos]

My ZX-14 aftemarket rear brake had the same arrangement but it was longer and I had enough line to make a bigger curve at the back. It never touched anything. The line ran through a P-clip attached to a mount on the swing arm for the stock rear brake line bracket. I don't think the busa has a bolt hole you could use for a P-clip but a zip tie should do. Remember the line will need to slide through the zip tie as the rear suspension articulates. Look close at that square tube support on the swing arm, I think there is a bolthole now come to think of it. yours is a lot tighter than the one on my 14 so I doubt there'd be a problem with it flopping around. Will yours be too tight with the swingarm all the way open (down)?

 

[murphc13]

My ZX-14 aftemarket rear brake had the same arrangement but it was longer and I had enough line to make a bigger curve at the back. It never touched anything. The line ran through a P-clip attached to a mount on the swing arm for the stock rear brake line bracket. I don't think the busa has a bolt hole you could use for a P-clip but a zip tie should do. Remember the line will need to slide through the zip tie as the rear suspension articulates. Look close at that square tube support on the swing arm, I think there is a bolthole now come to think of it. yours is a lot tighter than the one on my 14 so I doubt there'd be a problem with it flopping around. Will yours be too tight with the swingarm all the way open (down)?

What do you mean will mine be ‘too tight with the swingarm open’?

 

[murphc13]

There's the answer to your question you asked..on to the next thing now.....

Bumble what do you think of my front line routing to R caliper?I couldn’t really see anywhere else it could go.

 

[Bumblebee]

Bumble what do you think of my front line routing to R caliper?I couldn’t really see anywhere else it could go.

It looked OK to me, turn the bars left to right and see how it moves...if it binds anywhere....also if available, have some one compress the front end and watch how it moves there too..

If it's free and clear, it will be GTG...

 

[Mythos]

What do you mean will mine be ‘too tight with the swingarm open’?

Rear master cylinder is fastened to frame--stationary. Rear banjo bolt is attached to brake caliper wich is attached to swing arm---moving. As the swing arm moves, the brake line may get a bit tighter. Now that I think about it, the line would probably get tighter as the rear suspension compressed (closed). The drive chain gets tighter as the frame compresses too--same thing, one end is stationary, the other moves.

 

[JeffSyh]

Mine is ran on the Inside of the swingarm and I have a fairly large loop just incase I ever max out my rear suspension. You have to remember the master cylinder does move and is bolted to the frame and the caliper moves with the swing arm so if you don't have a safety allowance of brake line and you hit a big bump bye-bye brake line.

 

[JeffSyh]

Oops you can delete my comment me and mythos messaged at the same time hahaha.