David Finn from Illinois has installed a shorter brake line for his Ryca CS-1 project. Although the stock S40/Savage brake line can be used, after the front end is lowered, there is extra cable length. Here's Dave's instructions for a new, improved, front brake cable option:

"30.5 inch brakeline works perfectly purchased for $60 from CycleBrakes.com,  brand name Galfner.  A SS braided line with an overlay of black cover.  The only issue is to make the stock clamps work, because the rubber sleeves and clamp grommets are molded in place on the stock line.  I used inner tube rubber and cement to roll a sleeve the right diameter and drilled the bottom clamp for a cable tie.   I drilled and filed the upper clamp to use a miniature SS hose clamp and used a split plastic sleeve made from a sharpie pen cover where the band tightened around the upper clamp.  There is just enough "S" curve with the fork extended to allow the line to bend between the two clamps when the forks compresses.    Most important is the master cyl end has a 20 degree bend while the caliper end is straight.   I would not change the length, there are no rubs on the routing."















Thanks Dave!