Other Hand & Foot Controls
About Other Hand & Foot Controls
Brake lines and throttle cables tie a quad's controls to the parts they operate, and they are among the first things to wear on a machine that sees mud, heat and constant flexing. Replacing them restores the feel of the controls and removes a common cause of sticking or leaking.
The listings here are mostly brake lines and throttle cables for specific machines. Brake lines are listed front and rear for Honda, Yamaha, Polaris, Suzuki and Kawasaki quads. Front kits are listed as 2-line or 3-line, and lines come in standard, smoke and longer versions marked +2 and +4, so match the line count and length to your machine. Throttle cables are listed for the Honda Sportrax, Can-Am Outlander and Arctic Cat models, and universal wire stops are sold in 10-packs. Pick your machine in the Ride Finder at the top of the page.
Brake lines are safety parts. After fitting them, bleed the system with the brake fluid your owner's manual specifies and test the brakes at low speed before riding. Brands here include Streamline, All Balls, Motion Pro, SP1 and Quad Logic. For levers and pedals, see Hand Brake Levers, Throttle Controls and Shift & Gear Levers, all in Hand & Foot Controls.
FAQs on brake lines and throttle cables
What do 2-line and 3-line front brake line kits mean?
They describe how many lines the front kit contains, which depends on how a machine's front brakes are plumbed. Machines differ, so follow the fitment list for your make, model and year and compare with the lines on your machine.
What does +2 or +4 mean on a brake line?
These listings use +2 and +4 for lines made longer than stock, and one listing shows +2 inches. Longer lines are typically meant for machines with extended suspension, so use the listing notes to check your setup.
What should I do after installing new brake lines?
Bleed the system with the fluid type listed in your owner's manual so no air is left in it, check every fitting for leaks, and confirm the lever feels firm. Test the brakes at low speed. If unsure, have a shop do it.
How do I replace a quad's throttle cable?
Note how the old cable is routed, then fit the new one along the same path and connect both ends. Set free play as the manual describes and check that the throttle closes fully with the bars turned lock to lock.
