front brakes just don't cut it.

[platinum2]

maybe take a look at the rotor,it might be glazed up not letting the pads work right, - yes been there done that-
scuff them with sand paper or have them turned ,or get a new one, if your system is working,its the rotor that is the problem,just like cars they get burnt,and will not stop right

[JimmyR]

I recently had issues with my front brakes. Maybe different from yours, but now they work really well. I switched to Goodridge stainless lines, new Goodridge stainless banjo bolts, all new seals and completely cleaned everything. Even used a new master cylinder. But to start with I couldn't get any brake pressure. Turns out that when I reassembled the calipers I had the connecting bolts misaligned - difficult to see because they are covered by a rubber boot. Once I turned the bolts so they lined up properly I got good brake pressure.

I have Metal Gear fibre pads on mine, similar to the stock EBC organics. You can sintered metal pads which are better if you race because they fade less, but I went with fibre because they seem to "bite" more when cold. With how I ride brake fade is not really an issue.

Until recently it was tricky to get new discs, but I noticed that Metal Gear have started producing repro discs for a lot of GS models. I'm quite tempted to get some. I think brakes are about as important as things get on a bike!

[Mekanix]

I'm going with EBC pads.

How do you turn a bike rotor ? I've never seen it done.



I do notice that my line bulges with pressure so its got to go.


I'm trying to order a brake line on ebay but I'm not sure what to order.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/120885937063?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648

Would This be right ?

length 40"
fitting# 3 on master cylinder end
fitting# 1 on the bottom
Type c 90' bend
color: black

What size are the banjo bolts ? 10 or 12mm ?

That's my best guess. A 450 L model is the same line as the 400L.

thanks

[BigD_83]

You should contact them directly to check the specifics against your bike. They are easy enough to deal with.

There are more than a few members who have obtained lines through them, myself included.

[Mekanix]

Got it, I spoke to the seller and he had the info on file, I was right on

Its ordered

[platinum2]

im not sure if they surface rotors i was just shooting a suggestion,i wouldnt recommend full sintered metal pads, cause they EAT rotors, i know this for a fact cause i used them on my kz,and off road bikes,they will chew up the rotor fast , but they are fantastic at stopping

[Mekanix]

Got new pads and line, Looks good so far.

Still have to find the time to install and vacuum bleed.


The engine is taking allot of time.