How To Install Braided Brake Lines To A Honda CB750 Motorcycle | Stainless Wezmoto Hoses | Part 25
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- How To Install Braided Brake Lines To A Honda CB750 Motorcycle | Stainless Wezmoto Hoses | Part 25
In this episode, I finally replaced the brake lines on my Honda CB750 project bike. I had rebuilt the caliper, and the master cylinder already, but I was still not happy with the front brake’s stopping power when riding. I am building this bike to be a road-going runner, not a full restoration.
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Although I was getting pressure at the lever, I didn’t feel that the front brake was giving me as much stopping power as my previous CB750. Compared to a modern bike the brakes on these older bikes are always going to feel a bit weak, but it seemed to be more than that.
I had used brake lines that were for higher bars, and I suspect that they were a few decades old, when I first put the brakes together on this bike. But they were still in good condition. If they had any obvious defects I would have replaced them sooner.
I suspected that they swelled slightly under pressure, making the front brake seem weak. I have also been riding a couple of more modern bikes so that may also have been influencing me.
However, once I had fitted the new braided lines I could tell that they gave more power and a better feel for the front brake.
I have used most types of braided lines in the past but I hadn’t used Wezmoto lines before. They were very competitively priced which made me a little dubious about trying them. When they arrived I was impressed they are very well made, came with all of the fitting, washers etc, so I was very pleased.
It is probably just as well I replaced the lines last, I might not have rebuilt the master cylinder if I had replaced them sooner. And having had it apart it did need a good refresh!
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Howdy. Going to switch out my old rubber lines for some stainless steel ones this week on my 75 CB750. Also rebuilding front caliper and the m/c. Love the bike but the braking is pretty weak at this point.
I appreciate your videos and they have made me feel more confident in knocking out these tasks.
Compared to a modern bike the braking is never going to feel strong, but with a new hose it does at least work! Braking on the Fireblade feels like hitting a brick wall in comparison. I have bought another caliper and disk with the intention of trying a twin disk set up, but it will be a while before I get around to it.
@@SPANNERRASH I agree, the newer bikes just stop much better. I've bought a whole new front end to try and put a twin disk set up on my CB550. Now I'm watching your wiring vids! Thanks again.
I restored the brakes on 76 kettle, & rebuilt master cylinder, I fitted braided lines , with the rebuilt master cylinder & new calliper pistons, it stops really well, the amount of feel you get is just staggering, another top job
Cheers Pat, it really makes a big difference. I'm considering a second disc and caliper on mine too.
@@SPANNERRASH that’ll definitely make a difference
How do the new brake lines feel on the road? I replaced my old brake lines on my 75 CB750 last year. I went with the stock style rubber hoses. The old rubber lines were dried out and hard. Putting new brakes lines on definitely helped. I didn't even think to remove the brake switch to make the lines easier to mount. Sometimes I do things the hard way. : ) Interesting that you mentioned your Triumph. The front brakes on my Honda feel like Brembo's compared to the front brakes on my 64 Triumph TR6...but those are drum brakes. I'd imagine your Triumph has disk brakes if it's a 72. Even the rear drums on my CB750 seems to work way better than the drums on the Triumph. Not sure why that is...they look like the same basic set up.
Hi Dave, I've not had chance to put them through their paces yet, but the lever certainly feels better now I've swapped them on. I was leaning toward original rubber style ones, but as I could get this black style of braided line to keep the OEM look while upgrading, I couldn't resist.
The 72 Bonneville is actually twin leading shoe conical hub front brake, looks the business but pretty feeble in braking terms.
Honestly, the brakes on this CB750 were absolutely horrific, which is why I've had to go to all this trouble refreshing them from top to bottom. I'm pretty confident all my problems should be solved with them now though.