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Finally got the rear MC opened up and now I understand what Chuck was describing back on the first page. Vinegar did the trick but it is an acid so you can't leave it soaking in there forever. The MC looks good inside (no scoring or pitting) and I have a rebuild kit on the way so I'll likely install the new cup, piston, and spring. The circlip and rod going into the bottom of the MC are pretty freaking rusty. I threw the rod back in some vinegar so we'll see how it looks this evening.
I'm still struggling to get the piston out of the front caliper. I tried soaking in Berryman's (this of course stripped the paint) with no luck. I tried soaking in vinegar and still no luck so I'll give it another day or two.
In regard to MC sizes, I've been doing a lot of research on the topic. Thanks for bringing up the idea tkent. I called the guy who runs the Vintage Brakes site I posted earlier. I spent about 20 minutes on the phone with him, and he explained a lot of things to me. He believed a smaller MC would perform and feel better. I'll give it a try. Since this is my first bike, I don't know the difference between stock brakes and great brakes, so whatever I go with will be my new normal.
With this info, I've been searching for a new smaller front MC. I'm trying to find something around 12mm or 1/2". I found this one on Ebay but it has small reservoir. As long as it holds enough to fill the piston chamber (and it wouldn't be much of a MC if it didn't), I should have nothing to worry about right? http://www.ebay.com/itm/7-8-RIGHT-AT...-/181774855203
Also, thanks to Charles for mentioning Rennsport's stainless lines. Rennsport has been very helpful in figuring out what lengths and fittings to get and his prices are VERY good (half as much as Z1). Hoping to finalize plans this weekend so I can order the remaining parts. So close to getting this thing on the rode!
I'm still struggling to get the piston out of the front caliper. I tried soaking in Berryman's (this of course stripped the paint) with no luck. I tried soaking in vinegar and still no luck so I'll give it another day or two.
In regard to MC sizes, I've been doing a lot of research on the topic. Thanks for bringing up the idea tkent. I called the guy who runs the Vintage Brakes site I posted earlier. I spent about 20 minutes on the phone with him, and he explained a lot of things to me. He believed a smaller MC would perform and feel better. I'll give it a try. Since this is my first bike, I don't know the difference between stock brakes and great brakes, so whatever I go with will be my new normal.
With this info, I've been searching for a new smaller front MC. I'm trying to find something around 12mm or 1/2". I found this one on Ebay but it has small reservoir. As long as it holds enough to fill the piston chamber (and it wouldn't be much of a MC if it didn't), I should have nothing to worry about right? http://www.ebay.com/itm/7-8-RIGHT-AT...-/181774855203
Also, thanks to Charles for mentioning Rennsport's stainless lines. Rennsport has been very helpful in figuring out what lengths and fittings to get and his prices are VERY good (half as much as Z1). Hoping to finalize plans this weekend so I can order the remaining parts. So close to getting this thing on the rode!
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