Galfer or Speigler

[Mattf]

I am going to replace the brake lines on my Tracer 900GT. Speigler or Galfer? Galfer is $100 more for the kit but if it's worth it I'll buy those.

Edited December 26, 2024 by Mattf

[texscottyd]

Hi @Mattf - I have the Galfer 5-line setup on my FJ, and they are really high quality.   Fit is perfect, even though the install process (of any brand lines) on these bikes is a bit tedious. 

That said, I’ve heard great things about the Spiegler lines.  For that kind of price differential, it would be hard to justify the up-charge for the  Galfers. 

[piotrek]

I have the Galfer kit on the FJ... and if I were doing this again, I'd go Spiegler. Fitting harware was not as useful as it should have been IMO.

I suspect the $100 means they're fundamentally different in some way... other than quality. Both are reputable brands. 🤔

[2and3cylinders]

Spiegler no question and eliminate the extra line and just jump over the fender to the other caliper with the short hose

And if there's a steel line along the left frame instead of trying to undo it just cut it out a lot easier The instructions for the  Spiegler are in color and very good and they come with a clamp for rotating the banjos in the orientation you need

[betoney]

18 minutes ago, 2and3cylinders said:

Spiegler no question 

they come with a clamp for rotating the banjos in the orientation you need

The ability to 'fine tune' the banjo angle on the Spiegler lines for a perfect fit is reason enough to chose them over the Galfer lines, the $100 savings is just a bonus.

[johnmark101]

Had Spiegler lines on my track bike and they were a perfect fit.  Excellent quality.

[taylormade21]

Both good brands. I've used Spiegler on my last 3 bikes including my current FJ-09 and have been very happy with fitment and function.

[2and3cylinders]

Spiegler it is! 😄

https://spieglerusa.com/brakes/why-spiegler-brake-lines.html#:~:text=All of our brake line,in our Dayton%2C OH facility.&text=On tracks across the country,fork travel that racing demands.