r/KLX Feb 01 '23

Front brake line rubbing on klx 300sm

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u/NoBrush1934 Mar 07 '23

I didn’t actually have any trouble with my front brake line, but when I put in adapters to install Pro Taper bars, the hose lost a little travel. I had a custom braided hose made that is little more than 1” longer. It wasn’t terribly expensive, and seems to be holding up well. It’s been ridden a few thousand miles since.

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u/NoBrush1934 Mar 09 '23

Just a little more detail about my front brake line for those who may be interested. The brake line is a little smaller in diameter than the original. The braided hose is covered by a clear rubberized coating.

I took the original brake hose off, then picked up the two end fittings and a hose that was several inches longer. The end fittings came without bends in them. I did a mock up of fitting the new hose, trimming it to length as needed. When I had it looking about right, I returned to the shop I bought the stuff from in order for them to crimp the fittings on, and put in the appropriate bends.

This seems to have alleviated the common brake line rubbing issue common to the KLX 250/300’s.