Press Release | June 22, 2017
Most riders focus on bike performance – horsepower and torque. But bringing that power to a quick stop is the most important part of riding, and upgrading the brake hose can improve braking performance and lever feel. Russell Performance carries a lineup of Cycleflex Brake Hose Kits to fit metric, cruiser, race, off-road and street bikes.
Russell Performance has been producing fluid transfer products for more than 35 years. Most people are unaware Russell is owned by the Edelbrock Corporation. If you’ve been anywhere near the automotive performance or motorsports industries, you already know Edlebrock is one of the “godfathers” of performance and has been in business for more than 75 years.
Russell Cycleflex
Cycleflex kits incorporate the convenience and reliability of factory assembly for trouble-free installation, requiring no additional components. Their precision double crimp technology ensures permanent end attachment and precise alignment for uncompromised fit. Street Brake Hose Kits are engineered utilizing a PTFE inner liner, supported by a rugged 308 stainless-steel braid. The best-known brand name of PTFE-based material (polytetrafluoroethylene) is Teflon.
Why Stainless is Important
Sure, the new stainless lines will look great, but stainless–steel braid can eliminate brake-hose expansion that factory rubber hoses experience. This results in better braking performance and improved lever feel.
Popular Applications
Cycleflex brake-hose kits are available in application-specific kits. Click HERE to see the current kits offered.
Street Bike brake-hose kits duplicate the routing of the factory-brake hoses (including sportbikes with a two-line arrangement from the factory), and come complete with all necessary installation hardware.
Off-Road brake-hose kits also feature a section of hard tube, which is used to prevent the hose from fouling the wheel or fender during suspension travel.
Two-Line Racer kits consist of two brake hoses that connect directly to the master cylinder using a double-length banjo bolt (supplied), with the longer hose attaching to the left caliper, shorter to the right caliper. This eliminates the OEM three-hose setup and brake junction, making brake service at the track simpler, while also improving brake performance. All two-line racer kits come with extruded clear coat to prevent abrasion on painted surfaces.
