Do SS brake lines make noticeable difference?

[Venturous]

Now that I am going to tow a heavier trailer, I would like my brakes to be their best. Test rides with it so far I believe the RSV brakes should be OK to handle this tent trailer.

 

I have been told that I should upgrade to SS lines. But when I hold my OEM lines and apply brakes, I really do not feel any flexing.

 

So for those who have done this upgrade.... was their really any noticeable improvement?

 

Thanks

[etcswjoe]

Yes

[Snaggletooth]

They do. The older the OEM brake lines the more you will feel it. The RSV has a better brake system than the older MKI bikes like I own but the feel of the change to SS was huge and immediately felt in the actions when brake pressure was applied.

 

When I installed the SS lines I did the front first. After bleeding the front system I thought the brakes had frozen up. It was that solid.

 

It's a different feel but one I never thought twice about doing again on future bikes.

[friesman]

When Rocket put them on my 85 the difference was huge...

 

Brian