Better Braking Challenge Part 2 - Are Braided Brake Lines Worth It?

The second in our series of six short tests in our Better Braking Challenge. Show that you understand why riders upgrade to braided brake lines by answering the following five questions correctly.

Successfully complete all six online tests and we will send you a voucher with a discount code entitling you to 25% off the advertised retail price on any Venhill product ordered from us online (T&Cs apply).

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* 1. What material is most commonly used to make brake hoses on modern motorcycles?

Steel

Plastic

Rubber

Aluminium

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* 2. Over time, what happens to rubber hoses?

The rubber weakens, causing the hose to balloon or stretch when pressure is applied

Repeated use makes the rubber stronger, so the brakes work better

Nothing changes and they continue working as normal

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* 3. How do braided brake lines differ from rubber hoses?

They use metal pipes that won't expand when pressure is applied

Metal braiding is wrapped around rubber hoses to reduce overheating

Metal braiding is wrapped tightly around the tubing to prevent it from expanding

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* 4. Why might you need to replace factory fitted or budget aftermarket braided brake lines?

They are often made from lower grade materials that are subject to corrosion

They stretch over time so you keep needing to top up the brake fluid

The colour fades so they don't match the bike's paintwork

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* 5. What are the benefits of Teflon (PTFE) tubing compared to rubber? Pick all the answers that are correct.

Teflon (PTFE) tubes resist softening, expansion and loss of shape

Teflon (PTFE) tubes are stretchy and easier to route around bends

Teflon (PTFE) tubes are constructed with a consistent internal diameter and a smooth bore

Teflon (PTFE) tubes allow brake fluid to glide through faster, reducing braking time

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* 6. Congratulations! You have completed this test and you can see your results on the next page. Please supply your name and email address if you would like us to keep a record of your results, to go towards your final certificate. Your information will not be used for any other purposes or shared with anyone else.

Better Braking Challenge Part 2 - Are Braided Brake Lines Worth It?

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* 1. What material is most commonly used to make brake hoses on modern motorcycles?

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* 2. Over time, what happens to rubber hoses?

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* 3. How do braided brake lines differ from rubber hoses?

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* 4. Why might you need to replace factory fitted or budget aftermarket braided brake lines?

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* 5. What are the benefits of Teflon (PTFE) tubing compared to rubber? Pick all the answers that are correct.

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* 7. What is your email address?