11-09-12, 07:51 AM
The difference between the braking power available on a new bike(once pads bedded in) and one several years old is due to progressive & gradual deterioration of all the moving parts in the system,ie brake master cylinder components,calliper seals and pistons,brake pads AND the non-moving parts ie rubber brake hoses & brake fluid.
If the bike has done few miles from new but is several years old there will still be degradation of all the rubber parts in system,brake fluid, & possibly pads. Yamaha do have a vested interest in selling you parts but whats the use in being able to go like the wind if you cant stop! :rolleyes
If previous service history not available do the lot. By the way an MOT certificate doesnt mean your bike will be ok the day after test if some tired part gives up the ghost :eek
If the bike has done few miles from new but is several years old there will still be degradation of all the rubber parts in system,brake fluid, & possibly pads. Yamaha do have a vested interest in selling you parts but whats the use in being able to go like the wind if you cant stop! :rolleyes
If previous service history not available do the lot. By the way an MOT certificate doesnt mean your bike will be ok the day after test if some tired part gives up the ghost :eek