I installed my Speigler braided brake lines tonight. It was an easy, straight forward install. The only thing that took a little time was bleeding the brakes afterward. It took quite a bit of bleeding to get the lever to stop coming back to the bar. I had some stubborn bubbles.
Test ride tommorow...

 

It'll be sharp - watch it, old friend..................

 

Awsome result! The difference in the feel is impressive. Money and effort well invested!

 

Pardon my noob-ness but what is the exact purpose and use of braided brake lines? What do they offer in comparison to the stock brake lines? And are they for track bikes only?

 

it's all about the pressure -- stock brake lines by nature have a fair bit of flex/expansion in the material itself, which makes the actual brake response softer/spongier compared to braided lines which are much less giving and allow the pressure on the fluid to remain much more an exact function of the brake lever, hence a more sharp brake response.

 

Thank you for clearing that up for me. I'm looking into upgrading to galfer brake lines. I'll let the forum know how it goes.

 

my bike came with braided brake lines....I dont know how much of a difference it made but I know it stops quick! alot quicker than my old bike. Was it a big difference on your bike thrasher572?

 

The difference is not so much in power but feel. The feel is more progressive and linear. The original lines are rubber so they flex..balloon might be a better way to put it. There is no give in the braided lines so all the pressure is transmitted to the calipers... That gives me more confidence in the brakes.
On my old 600 it made a huge difference in stopping power, but on that bike the lines were overdue for replacement.

 

glad you like it, i love mine too