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Lefty:
My rear brake line has had it, it's deteriorating from the inside and I cArry a 12mm wrench with me most of the time to release the pressure from the caliper but today I didn't have the wrench & the caliper started locking up- I wasn't far from home, luckily, so I was able to get it there before it completely locked against the disc.
I'm going to buy new lines. The rear looks to have a 22.5 degree bend upward and is 12" long with a straight fitting on the master cylinder end. 
I briefly looked at Galfer & Spiegler's sites and neither has a specific line(or set of lines) for the FT.
Is there a site that sells custom made SS lines that can be made to order?

Slyphon:
I've heard that you can get some nice cheap stainless steel lines from shops that do brake lines for trucking companies, just take your lines in there. Are you in the PNW? I saw a guy I was going to check out before but his information is lost on me....

plasticadam:
Worth checking that the pistons aren't sticking. Imho its more likely to be that which is causing the brake to lock on. Always a good thing to change the hoses on an old bike but that may not be causing your problem

Lefty:
I rebuilt both masters & calipers when I first got the bike, so I'm pretty sure the line is the problem.
I live in Baltimore Md, thanks for the tip on the truck brake lines.
I'll keep looking.

J6G1Z:
Both Galfer & Spiegler offer custom lines. Just make sure that your measurements & the ends, are what you want. Custom orders are non returnable. I use a sewing tape measure to measure out the distance & then add 2". You can also use a length of wire. I like to specify 90 degree ends on the handlebar side so the lines run along the bar. You can see the Spiegler lines on my hybrid bike post: http://ascot500.com/index.php?topic=79.msg385#msg385  They make real nice lines!

Good luck
J.

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