Front Brake Drag

[dmmccarter]

Perhaps someone has already touched on this but I can't seem to find anything through a search so any tips or hints would be appreciated...

I'd like to reduce the brake drag on my front brakes. As I am new to these calipers I really don't know how to chase drag out and am looking for some sound advice.

Thanks!

[Missile99]

If there is too much drag then a rebuild and flush is in order.

How much drag are we talking? You may have a sticking piston if it's a lot. This is common. When the wheel is off the ground and you try to spin it, how much does it turn? A revolution or two? There should be a little friction between the pad and rotor when the brake is released. This is just self-adjusting at its best. This should allow a few revolutions I would think. Normal would be having the wheel slowly come to a halt. If you spin it and it stops quickly then there's a problem.

[razor02097]

A non ABS hydraulic brake system on a motorcycle is pretty basic. Excessive drag and poor braking performance is an indication the brake system should be overhauled because of neglect (not necessarily from you... likely from a PO). A good cleaning and replacing consumable parts is cheap insurance against brake failure.

My advice is if you don't know the last time the brake system was serviced now would be a good time to refresh it. Clean all the gunk out of the caliper and master cylinder, flush the lines and fill with fresh fluid at the very very least.

[7981GS]

Don't forget to make certain that the tiny little hole in the master cylinder is open.

Eric

[dmmccarter]

Where's a good place to get a rebuild kit? 1978 GS1000

[salty_monk]

Buy OEM parts is my recommendation... Boulevard Suzuki seem to be the place to go right now...

[Nessism]

Replace the brake lines too. They develop scale inside and the rubber ages. Tons of options for teflon/stainless brake lines, or get new OEM lines.

[adam kinmond]

where do you get aftermarket front brake lines?

[Gonzo]

Check out the link on homemade SS lines here: http://members.dslextreme.com/users/...ds-n-ends.html

I just did this upgrade and I was amazed at how ridiculously simple it was to do.

[steve murdoch]

where do you get aftermarket front brake lines?

Another option is this company in Toronto.
Fast service, great pricing.

http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-motorcycles-street-cruisers-choppers-Custom-Make-Stainless-Steel-Braided-Brake-Lines-Hoses-Hose-Line-W0QQAdIdZ329112984