I've been fixing up my 2002 GSXR here and there, it is low miles, but the brake lines are 14+ years old. And, the back brake is squealing. And, the top of the rear master cylinder reservoir hose looks a bit moist, although in 500 miles the reservoir does not appear to have dropped the level any, and the brakes still work well. Other than the squealing....
I'm thinking, rear brake overhaul may be the next project I take on. I've got a few questions for you gents:
1) I've never had braided steel lines before on a bike. Is there any chance the brakes will work too well? I know that sounds crazy, but, I'd not want the back brake to become a toggle switch.. Do braided steel lines eliminate "feel"?
2) I know the factory service manual recommends inspection/replacement of old brake lines. And, I want to replace the caliper piston seals, polish the pistons, inspect calipers, etc. BUT- should I also rebuild the master cylinder, and replace it's seals? Again, low miles, and everything is working, but- this stuff is getting old, and I like to be able to stop....
3) Anyone ever built like a 2x4 fixture to mount caliper, master cylinder, lines, reservoir, put an old disc rotor on it, and rebuild/bleed the brakes on the fixture? Seems this would eliminate any worries about spills, and could be mounted on a bench for comfy mounting/cleaning/bleeding.
Thoughts?
Jason
I'm thinking, rear brake overhaul may be the next project I take on. I've got a few questions for you gents:
1) I've never had braided steel lines before on a bike. Is there any chance the brakes will work too well? I know that sounds crazy, but, I'd not want the back brake to become a toggle switch.. Do braided steel lines eliminate "feel"?
2) I know the factory service manual recommends inspection/replacement of old brake lines. And, I want to replace the caliper piston seals, polish the pistons, inspect calipers, etc. BUT- should I also rebuild the master cylinder, and replace it's seals? Again, low miles, and everything is working, but- this stuff is getting old, and I like to be able to stop....
3) Anyone ever built like a 2x4 fixture to mount caliper, master cylinder, lines, reservoir, put an old disc rotor on it, and rebuild/bleed the brakes on the fixture? Seems this would eliminate any worries about spills, and could be mounted on a bench for comfy mounting/cleaning/bleeding.
Thoughts?
Jason