julianl Posted November 25, 2019 Author Share Posted November 25, 2019 I found a company that makes self-service custom brake lines. They sell the line in load of different lengths, so you buy the one you need. The line is braided (I chose a black PVC outer so it doesn't stick out on an old bike like this) and has a standard connector on each end. You then buy an adapter for each end of the hose for what you need. I needed a 10mm banjo on one end and an M10x1.25 thread on the other. This would allow me to go direct from the master cylinder to the caliper. I could then use a banjo bolt with a hydraulic switch for the front brake switch.https://i.imgur.com/Gn4qqRS.jpg' alt='IMGUR>'>Braided brake line.https://i.imgur.com/f8JJmjx.jpg' alt='IMGUR>'>This is the M10 threaded connector attached to the hose.https://i.imgur.com/iPUUwvk.jpg' alt='IMGUR>'>On the bike.https://i.imgur.com/NfpQ4NG.jpg' alt='IMGUR>'>Attached to the caliper.https://i.imgur.com/zvLb6Y9.jpg' alt='IMGUR>'>This is where I made a bit of a balls up. I ordered a 90 degree 10mm banjo connector when I needed a straight or shallow angle one. The joint gives you a 90 degree bend anyway, and I didn't take that into account. Oh well, the connector was only about £3.50, but it is lost time.I decide to press on with the electrics instead. I really didn't like the after market ignition switch, so bought an OEM one off eBay.https://i.imgur.com/a1nzL1c.jpg' alt='IMGUR>'>Crappy generic and 'new' OEM one.https://i.imgur.com/UrW66n3.jpg' alt='IMGUR>'>But the OEM one didn't have the loom connector on it. Luckily the crappy one did. Time for surgery.https://i.imgur.com/2RzAIZL.jpg' alt='IMGUR>'>Removing the old wires.https://i.imgur.com/b50ws6U.jpg' alt='IMGUR>'>Flux pen.https://i.imgur.com/qwmbmXw.jpg' alt='IMGUR>'>Splice.https://i.imgur.com/uZ5CH7k.jpg' alt='IMGUR>'>Properly spliced, wiring harness tubing added, and the rubber covers back on. Just need to solder it back to the ignition switch.https://i.imgur.com/odvrYaT.jpg' alt='IMGUR>'>Proper job.https://i.imgur.com/TY1kzku.jpg' alt='IMGUR>'>Nice.https://i.imgur.com/Sm35F5S.jpg' alt='IMGUR>'>And also nice.https://i.imgur.com/kt6v3bv.jpg' alt='IMGUR>'>Installed on the bike and all works. Testing park here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julianl Posted November 25, 2019 Author Share Posted November 25, 2019 https://i.imgur.com/q4rHpNg.jpg' alt='IMGUR>'>Ordered the right connectors this time. Got a straight and a 20 degree, they were about £3/each so I can try them both and go with the best fit.https://i.imgur.com/QMyZ0vA.jpg' alt='IMGUR>'>The 20 degree one seems the best.https://i.imgur.com/qPuAzeD.jpg' alt='IMGUR>'>Added a P-clip where the old hydraulic pressure switch was, just to stop the hose rubbing.https://i.imgur.com/oAa5GBF.jpg' alt='IMGUR>'>Also swapped over the plastic headlight lens for a glass one. I know it doesn't make much difference, but the plastic one just looked out of place to me.https://i.imgur.com/Zh8khYS.jpg' alt='IMGUR>'>Much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julianl Posted November 25, 2019 Author Share Posted November 25, 2019 Also, I hadn't bled the brakes yet (or filled them with brake fluid) because the M7x1.00 bleed nipple I ordered was in fact an M8x1.25 one when it turned up, so I had to order another one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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