Front Brake Cable Question

[NelanCustoms]

if i wanted to run just a single disc brake in the front is there a cable that i can buy that would fit from the lever to the caliper eliminating the connector?

79 GS 850

[TheCafeKid]

yeah just buy some steel braided brake line

[NelanCustoms]

what about the fittings? they come with the brakeline? how much should i expect to pay?

[TheCafeKid]

your banjo fittings that you have now should be fine...im not sure how that set up works, but if its too long you can buy shorter ones. As far as cost..i dunno ive never even thought to look...i need to tho..i need steel cable for my back brake..got one for the front

[NelanCustoms]

so your saying i just need the cable most likely. where can i get the cable? autzone? checkers? local auto parts?

[TheCafeKid]

no...lol..you'll have to order brake line from Bikebandit or something...you'll need to measure to see how long you need it too..

[NelanCustoms]

i'd get a 30" cable and they go from $21 - $30+

what about the intake boots, they are like 25 each or 25 for all?

[TheCafeKid]

They are 25 each...yeah thats a lil pricey, but these are something that wont need replaced for another 20 yrs yanno? So in the grand scheme of things its not that bad...where are you looking for these parts...BikeBandit is good, but i was turned on to another place that for most parts is a lil bit cheaper...however since you're in AZ at the moment, bikebandit might be better for you...my biggest gripe with them is the slow shipping time ive experienced with them. Anyway.. www.babbittsonline.com check that place out...lay out is similar to Bikebandit, but as i said they can be a bit cheaper.

[Nessism]

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=114521

If you don't want to purchase/make a new brake line you could always try to remove one of the lower rubber lines and plug the hole at the junction on the lower triple clamp. Either which way since your master cylinder has a large dual caliper sized piston your hand pressure is going to be medium high when braking.

[Clone]

Your bike won't have a front brake cable unless it has a front drum brake, which I don't think any GS ever had. You want to get some new lines, which most hydraulic equipment shops can make for you.

[mriddle]

Your bike won't have a front brake cable unless it has a front drum brake, which I don't think any GS ever had. You want to get some new lines, which most hydraulic equipment shops can make for you.

Almost correct .. the humble GS300L had drums front and rear .. US models were 82, 83, 85.



Mike

[NelanCustoms]

i know they are called brake lines not cables, sorry. atleast i didnt act like i know alot about GS when i dont like some people on here.

[NelanCustoms]

can i use this?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEBTOX:IT&item=300152087200&_trksid=p3984.cTODAY.m238.lVI

[NelanCustoms]

does anyone have any idea what size bolt would go in the hole at the junction on the lower triple tree clamp?

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=114521

If you don't want to purchase/make a new brake line you could always try to remove one of the lower rubber lines and plug the hole at the junction on the lower triple clamp. Either which way since your master cylinder has a large dual caliper sized piston your hand pressure is going to be medium high when braking.

[Casino Joe]

The banjo bolt from the un-used caliper should work nicely to attach the master line to the junction on the lower tripple, eliminating the right lower line.
Remember though, single disc bikes used a larger diameter rotor (more swept area) than the duals did. If you use just one rotor and caliper from a dual disc bike you may have severely limited braking power.


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