Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Original

Braided Lines

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mikesmith:
Destry Abbott runs a KX250 front brake line on his 500 because its shorter,less flex/mushy feel.But itll work as long as you are ok with the feel.I have a post here on my CR style routing I did a few years ago.

hughes:
At least I updated to a braided line in the rear. The longer front line is gone. Going back to my cr style front line.

Norway:
I`m currently using a s/steel braided teflon brake line from Goodridge.
Cut to desired length and fix the type of banjo you want to use. Many different
types, stainless, anodised aloy, brass, U name it.
Different angles and sizes. Excelent with bigger brakes and more powerfull calipers.
And the feel is sweet!

2002KX500:
Hello,

I need to switch over to the braided lines in the next few weeks, and while we are on the subject:

1) Is there a "high performance" brake fluid that any of you suggest?
2) Dot 3?  Dot 4?

Thanks for your responses in advance!

Kevin

hughes:
I have used dot 3 with poor results. After about three rides the fluid is burnt looking. I have been using dot 4 now with great results. Four or five rides the fluid still looks new. Dot 4 has a higher boiling point.

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