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1) I am a private user, how can I buy FREN TUBO products?
2) I am a mechanical workshop, how can I buy FREN TUBO products?
3) How can I get FREN TUBO brake hose kit reference codes to purchase?
4) What is the difference between the different typologies of brake hose kits?
5) What braiding colours are available?
6) What colours are available for the bolts and fittings?
7) What is the difference between the MOTORCYCLE HOSE KIT LIST and the CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE HOSE KIT LIST?
8) Can I buy front brake lines or rear brake lines of a FREN TUBO kit separately?
9) How to produce an out of standard hose under description?
10) Who are the official FREN TUBO retailers?
11) How can I order FREN TUBO hose kits if I have changed the brake calipers?
12) How can I order FREN TUBO hose kits if I have changed the master cylinder?
13) How can I order FREN TUBO hose kits if I have modified some parts of my motorbike?
14) Where can I view the FREN TUBO motorcycle ready-to-fit price lists?
15) How to read FREN TUBO VARIOUS MATERIAL price list?
16) How to install FREN TUBO lines?
17) What to be careful at the time of purchase of brake hoses?

 

 

1) I am a private user, how can I buy FREN TUBO products?

FREN TUBO does not sell directly to private users: you must purchase through our DEALERS.

2) I am a mechanical workshop, can I buy FREN TUBO products?

Firms interested in purchasing directly from FREN TUBO can email us at info@frentubo.com with:

> your request and/or a technical drawing;

> you will receive a response within 2 working days.

3) How can I get FREN TUBO brake hose kit reference codes to purchase?

Retrieve the model and the model year of your vehicle. Look for the FREN TUBO purchase reference code in the respective pricelist. FREN TUBO price lists are updated on a monthly basis. To view the latest, visit the following Kit Lists:

MOTORCYCLE HOSE KIT LIST

(motorcycle models produced from MY 2000)
PDF file – XLSX file

CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE HOSE KIT LIST

(motorcycle models produced before MY 2000)
PDF file – XLSX file

CAR HOSE KIT LIST

PDF file – XLSX file

VARIOUS MATERIAL LIST

PDF file – XLSX file

4) What is the difference between the different typologies of brake hose kits?

To understand the different kit typology characteristics see our leaflet BRAKE HOSE KIT CHOOSING COLOURS AND MATERIALS.

According to the material, the code suffix can be “-1”, “-2”, ”-3” or “-4”.

EXAMPLE:

BRAND, DESCRIPTION, MODEL YEAR N° HOSES CODE BRAIDING MATERIAL FITTINGS MATERIAL
DUCATI SUPERBIKE PANIGALE V4 S 1100 ABS 2018 5 1221111 INOX STAINLESS STEEL STEEL
DUCATI SUPERBIKE PANIGALE V4 S 1100 ABS 2018 5 1221112 INOX STAINLESS STEEL ANODIZED ALLOY END FITTINGS (ERGAL)
DUCATI SUPERBIKE PANIGALE V4 S 1100 ABS 2018 5 1221113 KEVLAR ANODIZED ALLOY END FITTINGS (ERGAL)
DUCATI SUPERBIKE PANIGALE V4 S 1100 ABS 2018 5 1221114 DOUBLE CARBON BRAIDING ANODIZED ALLOY END FITTINGS (ERGAL)

 

CLUTCH LINE KITS are characterised by the suffix /A.

As for the brake line kits before the code suffix can be “-1”, “-2”, ”-3” or “-4” according to the chosen material,

BRAND, DESCRIPTION, MODEL YEAR N° HOSES CODE BRAIDING MATERIAL FITTINGS MATERIAL
DUCATI SUPERBIKE PANIGALE V4 S 1100 2018 TUBO FRIZIONE – CLUTCH LINE 1 122111/A-1 INOX STAINLESS STEEL STEEL
DUCATI SUPERBIKE PANIGALE V4 S 1100 2018 TUBO FRIZIONE – CLUTCH LINE 1 122111/A-2 INOX STAINLESS STEEL ANODIZED ALLOY END FITTINGS (ERGAL)
DUCATI SUPERBIKE PANIGALE V4 S 1100 2018 TUBO FRIZIONE – CLUTCH LINE 1 122111/A-3 KEVLAR ANODIZED ALLOY END FITTINGS (ERGAL)
DUCATI SUPERBIKE PANIGALE V4 S 1100 2018 TUBO FRIZIONE – CLUTCH LINE 1 122111/A-4 DOUBLE CARBON BRAIDING ANODIZED ALLOY END FITTINGS (ERGAL)

5) What braiding colours are available?

To understand the different kit typology characteristics see our leaflet: BRAKE HOSE KIT CHOOSING COLOURS AND MATERIALS.

FREN TUBO KIT TYPE Available braiding colours
TYPE 1 KIT Transparent, grey, black, blue, red, yellow, white, green, orange, or naked (no covering).
TYPE 2 KIT Transparent, grey, black, blue, red, yellow, white, green, orange, or naked (no covering).
TYPE 3 KIT Black, blue, red, yellow, white, green or orange.
TYPE 4 KIT Transparent or naked (no covering).

The colour of the braiding does not affect the price.
The chosen braiding colour should be specified at the time of order.

6) What colours are available for the bolts and fittings?

To understand the available colours for the bolts and the end fittings, see our leaflet BRAKE HOSE KIT CHOOSING COLOURS AND MATERIALS.

FREN TUBO KIT TYPE Available braiding colours
TYPE 1 KIT Steel bolts and end fittings.
TYPE 2 KIT Red, blue or black anodized alloy bolts and end fittings.
TYPE 3 KIT Red, blue or black anodized alloy bolts and end fittings.
TYPE 4 KIT

Red, blue or black anodized alloy bolts and end fittings +

stainless steel bushings.

 

The colours of the bolts and end fittings does not affect the price.
The colours should be specified at the time of order.

7) What is the difference between the MOTORCYCLE HOSE KIT LIST and the CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE HOSE KIT LIST?

The MOTORCYCLE HOSE KIT LIST includes motorcycle models produced from MY 2000 but also all the models produced between Nineties and the 21st century.

EXAMPLE:

BRAND, DESCRIPTION, MODEL YEAR N° HOSES CODE
BMW R 1100 RS ABS 1993/2002 5 100021

 

The CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE HOSE KIT LIST includes motorcycle models produced before MY 2000.

EXAMPLE:

BRAND, DESCRIPTION, MODEL YEAR N° HOSES CODE
HONDA VFR 750 F 1990/1993 4 152081

8) Can I buy front brake lines or rear brake lines of a FREN TUBO kit separately?

Our ready-to-fit motorcycle brake hose kits are complete and contain:

> FRONT BRAKE LINES

> REAR BRAKE LINES

> BOLTS AND WASHERS

> PROTECTION PARTS

> ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

> COPY OF THE T.Ü.V. CERTIFICATE

It is strongly suggested to replace all flexible brake lines in order to avoid undermining the integrity of the complete braking system.

 

9) How to produce an out of standard hose under description?

Send a detailed request to info@frentubo.com

it is necessary to specify:

> type of material;

> colour of the covering;

> presence of sleeve/protection/rubber part;

> length (total length/hole centre to hole centre/other);

> end-fittings type (every side of every hose);

> in case of inclined banjo end-fittings, indicate the type of bending (lateral/on itself/both);

> in case of double inclined end-fittings, indicate the orientation degree between the end-fittings.

 

10) Who are the official FREN TUBO retailers?

To see a list of the FREN TUBO retailers click HERE

11) How can I order FREN TUBO hose kits if I have changed the brake calipers?

If you need an out of standard brake hose kit because you have modified some parts of your motorbike (calipers, master cylinder, footpegs, forks, handlebar etc.), send a detailed request to info@frentubo.com, SPECIFYING:

which sections of the original lines have to be modified;

> the brand, the model and the type of the modified parts;

how much longer/shorter the sections of the original lines have to be modified.

12) How can I order FREN TUBO hose kits if I have changed the master cylinder?

If you need an out of standard brake hose kit because you have modified some parts of your motorbike (calipers, master cylinder, footpegs, forks, handlebar etc.), send a detailed request to info@frentubo.com, SPECIFYING:

which sections of the original lines have to be modified;

> the brand, the model and the type of the modified parts;

how much longer/shorter the sections of the original lines have to be modified.

13) How can I order FREN TUBO hose kits if I have modified some parts of my motorbike?

If you need an out of standard brake hose kit because you have modified some parts of your motorbike (calipers, master cylinder, footpegs, forks, handlebar etc.), send a detailed request to info@frentubo.com, SPECIFYING:

which sections of the original lines have to be modified;

the brand, the model and the type of the modified parts;

how much longer/shorter the sections of the original lines have to be modified.

14) Where can I view the FREN TUBO motorcycle ready-to-fit price lists?

To read the FREN TUBO motorcycle ready-to-fit price lists visit the section dedicated to the ORDERS.

The first column indicates the brand, the description and the model year of the motorbike.

The second column indicates the number of hoses contained in the hose kit.

The third column indicates the reference code to be used for the order: according to the material type the code suffix can be “-1” (TYPE 1), “-2” (TYPE 2), ”-3” (TYPE 3) or “-4” (TYPE 4).

To understand the different kit typology characteristics read the leaflet BRAKE HOSE KIT CHOOSING COLOURS AND MATERIALS.

EXAMPLE:

BRAND, DESCRIPTION, MODEL YEAR N° HOSES CODE

BRAIDING

MATERIAL

FITTINGS  MATERIAL
DUCATI SUPERBIKE PANIGALE V4 S 1100 ABS 2018 5 122111-1 INOX STAINLESS STEEL STEEL
DUCATI SUPERBIKE PANIGALE V4 S 1100 ABS 2018 5 122111-2 INOX STAINLESS STEEL ANODIZED ALLOY END FITTINGS (ERGAL)
DUCATI SUPERBIKE PANIGALE V4 S 1100 ABS 2018 5 122111-3 KEVLAR ANODIZED ALLOY END FITTINGS (ERGAL)
DUCATI SUPERBIKE PANIGALE V4 S 1100 ABS 2018 5 122111-4 DOUBLE CARBON BRAIDING ANODIZED ALLOY END FITTINGS (ERGAL)

15) How to read FREN TUBO VARIOUS MATERIAL price list?

The VARIOUS MATERIAL price list is reserved to experts within the mechanical sector such as repairers, workshops, car or motorbike authorised dealers.

Visit the section dedicated to PRICE LISTS.

16) How to install FREN TUBO lines?

Visit the dedicated section to ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS.

17) What to be careful when purchasing brake hoses?

Nowadays a large number of brake hose brands are present on the market, but whichever you choose, take great care to check the following:

  1. Make sure the product is certified to FMVSS 106 regulations by a registered certification agency (the best known are the German TÜV and the American DOT) to ensure it meets all technical standards necessary for the correct functioning of your braking system hose.
  2. Check that the certification actually applies to the specific product you are buying given that there are several widely available products on the market that are somewhat misleading. The certification is only valid when the name of the company listed in the certificate appears on the junction between the hose and the fitting. Printing the name of the company on the package or on the hose is not enough. You can be sure that the brake hose has been assembled and tested according to regulations only if the name is engraved on the pressing point: in all the other cases you are buying a product of unknown origin or a counterfeit product.
  3. Check that the firm brand is reported on every fitting junction of the kit, otherwise you are relying on a product that does not respect the safety standard.
  4. If you are purchasing FREN TUBO original product, the full brand name is legible when holding the fitting upright and turning it slowly.
  5. Be careful of misleading advertising and the technique of persuasion!

1st EXAMPLE OF MISLEADING ADVERTISING:

“The use of aluminium alloy fittings is dangerous for the motorcyclist and the consequential weight reduction is such a small difference that there is no incentive for endangering ones live.

FREN TUBO, regarding the quality of aluminium alloy fittings producer, is strongly offended by this insinuation because safety has always been the priority number one for FREN TUBO.

The quality of a product is measured against criteria laid down in FMVSS 106 international regulations, hence it is wrong to promote one’s own products by spreading unfounded alarm.

2nd EXAMPLE OF MISLEADING ADVERTISING:

“Steel, Kevlar® and carbon are unsuitable materials to use for the construction of brake hoses”.

What do we say?
When FREN TUBO first started manufacturing brake hoses with stainless steel braiding it was thought that such material would have never passed road tests.

That was 30 years ago.

Nowadays numerous companies are producing brake hoses with stainless steel braiding and they have been certified too.
The same phenomenon happened when FREN TUBO started manufacturing and then achieved the certification for Kevlar® and carbon braided hoses.

FREN TUBO policy is not to criticize our competitors products for the sole purpose of promoting ours, rather we prefer to use that energy to further improve our products!

 

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