Brake hose

[yellowdog]

OK, if I was to fit a new one piece brake hose to my 72 because the lower part of mine is missing how would it attach to the caliper ?
The one piece one is quite a bit cheaper than a new lower but comes with a banjo fitting at each end,would it do away with the existing
Metal tube ?
Thanks

 

[Wingedwheel]

You need an M10x3AN double male fitting.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XDLZ497?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

 

[Wingedwheel]

Metal tube would be eliminated but make sure you buy a brake line longer than you think you need. I measured everything and ordered about an inch longer which just made it. You probably need one about 95-100cm.

 

[5twins]

I'm not seeing how that would connect to a banjo fitting?

 

[Wingedwheel]

Correct as I was thinking about the one I ordered. It came with 3AN ends and a threaded banjo fitting to attach the MC

 

[Wingedwheel]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WYG79R6?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1
This one.

 

[5twins]

OK, that'll work. That looks like a nice line, and the ability to mount the ends at any angle is a plus. Most of the cheap, ready-made lines come with the two ends parallel to one another and that doesn't fit too well on the later stock MC with it's hose connected off the end.

 

[yellowdog]

Thanks ,I can see now what I need to do ,there is a thread on here about the same subject ,Looks like I need a m10x1.o banjo bolt ,any idea how long this would need to be ?

 

[5twins]

Can't you just re-use your original, or is it missing too? Normally, I just re-use the originals.

 

[Wingedwheel]

Can't you just re-use your original, or is it missing too? Normally, I just re-use the originals.

Unless it’s a rusty mess clean it off and just replace the copper washers. I have noticed the last few times I ordered brake lines they came with new aluminum washers. I suppose they work just as well. We’ll see because I used them…

 

[5twins]

I usually re-use the original copper washers too, lol. But I usually clean them up real good and anneal them.

 

[yellowdog]

Morning,re brake hose
The lower half is missing and the metal tube connection pipe has a partially stripped thread on the caliper end ,it just makes economical sense to replace the whole lot, the banjo bolt is readily available here and it seems a sensible upgrade .

 

[GLJ]

HEL brake lines. Comes with everything you need.
https://us.helperformance.com/hel-oem-replacement-braided-brake-lines-for-yamaha-xs650-ii-1972

 

[yellowdog]

GLJ has that banjo fitting got a slight angle to it ? Looks like a good fit if it has.

 

[Wingedwheel]

I mounted mine straight in due to the angle of the line coming off non-stock handlebars.

 

[GLJ]

HEL brake lines. Comes with everything you need.
https://us.helperformance.com/hel-oem-replacement-braided-brake-lines-for-yamaha-xs650-ii-1972
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Yes, fits very nicely.

 

[yellowdog]

Does this look like the proper upper brake hose for an xs2 ?
I'm not going to use it but it was on the bike when I got it ,Lower hose was
Missing ,can't be right with a banjo on each end can it?

 

[Wingedwheel]

Her’s what it should look like.
https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/yamaha/motorcycle/1972/xs2/master-cylinder-caliper-xs2

 

[yellowdog]

Thanks ,it looks like the front brake is a bitsa ,original m/c and after that who knows .I bought a M10 x 1.0 banjo bolt to go in the caliper but that didn't fit so then I tried a 1.25 and still no go although that seems to be the same thread that's on the end of the metal connecting pipe .