brake cables

[darrsi]

[quote author=darrsi link=topic=16809.msg193614#msg193614 date=1430552702]
I had a major braking issue years ago, can't be arsed to explain, but turned out to be faulty braided lines.
That aside, braided lines will always have a better feel than OEM lines, once sorted correctly, and bled properly, to the point of being incredibly responsive.
Over time (years) original lines can have weak points, and eventually expand when braking, a bit like grabbing a handful of a balloon where the excess bulges where it can, so braking will lack response, or feel spongy.
This is one of those things that can very slowly creep up on you, and once fixed your braking will be exceptional in comparison, as long as your pistons are moving correctly too.
So even with your low mileage a swap to braided lines will be a huge improvement, along with new fluid as well, and you can expect a massive difference.


If you're not a heavy braker there is a fair chance your cable could be okay, BUT, 12 years is a long time for anything, so it won't hurt to replace it, adjust it properly, and give you peace of mind.
Don't buy cheap, get an original Yamaha cable only, your one has lasted 12yrs so quality speaks for itself.  :thumbup

All true, and it's hard to see where the 'buldging' happens as your not looking at the pipes when your pulling the brakes on.
I tend to do all my major maintenance, like stripping all the brakes down, changing all the fluids etc, during the winter when I'm not using the bike so it's all ready for our great summers :rollin
Admitted, I've recently only bought this bike but as I know the last two owners and know the service of it I'm fairly confident that all is good on it. Yes, we can't take everything for granted and brake failure is a horrible thing, it's so foccin scary when it happens. It's a matter of cling on, and hope all goes as best it can.
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My bike was in a proper state when i got it, it had been used and abused, and dropped judging by the botch job repair on the fairing.
I think during this drop is where the damage to the braided line was caused, because i simply never thought they could go wrong.
A lot of time, effort, and dosh later i now have the bike in mechanically good nick, the only thing i still never got sorted was the fairing, but it's my commuter bike so it really doesn't bother me and isn't too noticeable anyway.
Plus, in the process of fixing stuff i've learnt a lot about the bike too so it was a great learning curve as well.