2 Line Versus Three
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2 Line Versus Three
Can anybody tell me the pros and cons of the different line setups for the front brakes? Race bikes have two lines but road bikes usually have three. Is there any particular reason for this? I only ride on the road, but I'd happily use a 2 line over a 3 if there's no disadvantage, as it's cheaper to buy!
KR1s c2, NS400, RS250, ZX6R
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The racing racing rule is a crock of shit.
Once one line is gone the one line will bleed fuid, it always takes the easiest path. So without a close of valve in each line it will always pump fuild to the open line.
The result is no brakes no matter which way you look at it, the lever will come back to the bars.
Once the reservoir is empty there is no more fluid to work with and no more attempts at brakes.
Once one line is gone the one line will bleed fuid, it always takes the easiest path. So without a close of valve in each line it will always pump fuild to the open line.
The result is no brakes no matter which way you look at it, the lever will come back to the bars.
Once the reservoir is empty there is no more fluid to work with and no more attempts at brakes.
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Have a look at the bottom few questions here:
http://www.helperformance.com.au/brake- ... p?page=7#5
http://www.helperformance.com.au/brake- ... p?page=7#5