so I’m a big lad, 22 stone, but damn these brakes ain’t sharp ffs. It’s done 45k and I don’t think much has been done to her other than oil changes. Engine is sweet, just had valve clearances done and pretty much all of them were miles out. But the brakes are crap. Pull the front brake hard and it will stop but 3 finger pulls are poor at best
I’m thinking a fluid change would be a start, but then steel braided lines at same time will surely improve the performance?
I'm bigger than you and my brakes are fine with the original lines still. try servicing the calipers check pistons move in and out properly. Also look at the master cylinder it may need a rebuild
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I'd definitely say you need a fluid change, so may aswell put on the steel lines while your at it, some new pads in and then a caliper 'deep clean'.
If that still doesn't help then a full caliper strip and rebuild with new seals.
That will be about as good as the brakes can get.
If it still doesn't seem to stop well then you may want to look into the suspension
(13-05-19, 09:53 AM)Dudeofrude link Wrote: I'd definitely say you need a fluid change, so may aswell put on the steel lines while your at it, some new pads in and then a caliper 'deep clean'.
If that still doesn't help then a full caliper strip and rebuild with new seals.
That will be about as good as the brakes can get.
If it still doesn't seem to stop well then you may want to look into the suspension
Got to agree with Dude here, if you still think the brakes are crap after doing this maintenance then something is seriously wrong. The blue spots have been highly rated since they were introduced. I’ve always found them to be superb stoppers.
Anyone on OEM brake lines should seriously get them replaced on safety grounds, Yamaha suggest a lifespan of 4 years for them !!!! Wezmoto on eBay is your best bet price-wise, exactly the same kit as Hel and the same lifetime warranty.
(13-05-19, 03:02 PM)PieEater link Wrote: Anyone on OEM brake lines should seriously get them replaced on safety grounds, Yamaha suggest a lifespan of 4 years for them !!!! Wezmoto on eBay is your best bet price-wise, exactly the same kit as Hel and the same lifetime warranty.
(13-05-19, 03:02 PM)PieEater link Wrote: Anyone on OEM brake lines should seriously get them replaced on safety grounds, Yamaha suggest a lifespan of 4 years for them !!!! Wezmoto on eBay is your best bet price-wise, exactly the same kit as Hel and the same lifetime warranty.
I opted for these ones, as they offer multiple color choices
(22-05-19, 08:10 PM)CatalinU link Wrote: [quote author=PieEater link=topic=25254.msg297720#msg297720 date=1557756171]
Anyone on OEM brake lines should seriously get them replaced on safety grounds, Yamaha suggest a lifespan of 4 years for them !!!! Wezmoto on eBay is your best bet price-wise, exactly the same kit as Hel and the same lifetime warranty.
I opted for these ones, as they offer multiple color choices
