Guest Posted April 3, 2015 Posted April 3, 2015 About 3000 miles ago I did what you just explained! Replaced the seals entirely. I was thinking of a caliper conversion but not too sure yet. I'll do that again today... Then bleed and let you know how it goes thanks for the help Quote
Stu Posted April 3, 2015 Posted April 3, 2015 Hmmm if you only did them a bit ago they won't need doing again Quote
Lumor_uk Posted April 3, 2015 Posted April 3, 2015 Hmmm if you only did them a bit ago they won't need doing again 3,000 miles is a years average usage for a bike? I used a bleed kit from halfords for mine, can swap the tubes around to fit the car bleed nipple too. Quote
Stu Posted April 3, 2015 Posted April 3, 2015 Maybe it is but corrosion is over time and not mileage Quote
Tankbag Posted April 3, 2015 Posted April 3, 2015 Tokico 4 pots explains a lotI used to rebuild the tl ones every year until I replaced them with nissin calipers I've often wondered about changing / upgrading the brakes on my busa but not sure about how non suzuki would fit Quote
Stu Posted April 3, 2015 Posted April 3, 2015 There is many out there that will fit or that can be made to fit You need to find out the measurements of the mounting centres Quote
Guest Posted April 4, 2015 Posted April 4, 2015 So I've cleaned out the calipers (they weren't that bad to begin with) and fitted and bled. Now they're much better than they were. I've not done the tie overnight method though. Pads have got enough wear on them too.I have about .5cm on the inside and outside of the discs which are slightly paler than the rest which I'm assuming is where the pad isn't braking at that point... Not too sure what I can do next.... Quote
DreamytimeEscorts Posted April 5, 2015 Posted April 5, 2015 I told you homes... you need to bleed the braking system starting from the master cylinder. Then pop new fluid in with no air. I'm putting £100 on that sorting it out Yeah home boy I'm thinking that'll work! But the cause is what I'm wondering! Brake fluid overheating and breaking down?Get back to work you douche!! You only changed it a month ago.You must have the most mollycoddled bike here. Quote
Stu Posted April 5, 2015 Posted April 5, 2015 You must have the most mollycoddled bike here. I very much doubt that Quote
Guest Posted April 9, 2015 Posted April 9, 2015 Hmm so after a few days braking has become softer again Quote
Phooey Posted April 9, 2015 Posted April 9, 2015 Could you have a small leak? Enough to allow air to get in and build up? Not that I know what I am talking about but just a thought! Quote
Joeman Posted April 9, 2015 Posted April 9, 2015 Could you have a small leak? Enough to allow air to get in and build up? Not that I know what I am talking about but just a thought! thats what i was thinking... check all the fittings are done up correctly. Quote
Tango Posted April 9, 2015 Posted April 9, 2015 Try rebuilding the master cylinder.......could be that the seals are leaking, allowing air in........rebuild kits are normally around £25....... Quote
Fozzie Posted April 9, 2015 Posted April 9, 2015 Replace the copper crush washers that go in with the banjo bolts.Strip and rebuild the brake master cylinder.Report back Quote
DreamytimeEscorts Posted April 14, 2015 Posted April 14, 2015 You could go the whole hog and change your bike. Quote
Guest Posted April 16, 2015 Posted April 16, 2015 You could go the whole hog and change your bike. Great idea! Get a pizza delivery bike? Quote
DreamytimeEscorts Posted April 16, 2015 Posted April 16, 2015 You'll have to get a go on mine. The problem now is that when I test-ride any others as a "main" bike, anything else in comparison will be brilliant. Quote
Guest Posted April 16, 2015 Posted April 16, 2015 You'll have to get a go on mine. The problem now is that when I test-ride any others as a "main" bike, anything else in comparison will be brilliant. Speaking of which, when's the main bike coming??? Quote
DreamytimeEscorts Posted April 16, 2015 Posted April 16, 2015 It isn't yet. Not until I've got another job. I'm still working but want to move from where I am. Quote
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