ABS Braided Brake Lines?

FZ1-S

New Member
Hi folks,

Has anyone upgraded their ABS bike with braided brake lines? Only brand I can see available here in the UK are Hel, and they are pretty pricey at around £235 for 8 hoses. Just curious how much work is involved and how they fit, can’t find pictures of the actual kit, so no idea exactly how they tee off for the front calipers.

Main reason for wanting to upgrade is I feel my brakes are a bit spongier than I‘d like, prefer a little more feel. Previous owner said he’d recently changed the fluid (though I’ve not tested water content), and being that the bike and hoses are 14 years old, think it’s worth replacing these before the pads, although I expect I’ll eventually also upgrade to sintered pads.

Another question is, how much of a nightmare is it to bleed an empty abs system on a bike? I’m pretty well equipped as an ex mechanic, so just curious if any special techniques are advised.

Thanks in advance
 
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