Upgrading brakes...

TYEster · 08-25-2009, 05:38 PM

Thinking about lines, pads and a good fluid....

Hard enough to justify shop expensive or easy enough DIY a 5yo could do it?

Suggestions for brands also welcome.(Galfer, EBC, Carbon Lorraine, etc)

azoomm · 08-25-2009, 06:20 PM

I have Galfer on the Monster - and use EBC pads.

Though, after working with a few distributors there aren't very many differences between the big lines.

I suggest giving Moto Mummy a call - tell them you're with me. They're local and I KNOW you can do this yourself. www.motomummy.com

marko138 · 08-25-2009, 08:24 PM

Easy. Do it yo'self.

BobTheBiker · 08-25-2009, 08:37 PM

ABSOLUTELY easy, do it yourself. I'd get some EBC sintered pads, Galfer lines, and enjoy.

tached1000rr · 08-25-2009, 08:41 PM

Just me, but I'd only the the steel line up front given my riding style, no need for a steel line out back for me.

TYEster · 08-25-2009, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tached1000rr

Just me, but I'd only the the steel line up front given my riding style, no need for a steel line out back for me.

Ya I'm only doing the front, I RARELY use the rear.

Starting from an uphill stop or if I'm about to see my life flash before my eyes coming into a turn too hot, it gets used.

Trip · 08-25-2009, 10:24 PM

Really easy, do it yourself.

we got a good thread on here about bleeding the lines, that's the hardest part and you want to get your lines bleed great for them to work awesome.

OneSickPsycho · 08-25-2009, 10:39 PM

It's on my list of shit to do to my bike... though I accidentally bought the rear pads on closeout (non-returnable) when I bought my lines... Need pads...

MikeSP1 · 08-25-2009, 10:41 PM

As soon as my vacuum bleeder gets in I'll do a full post with pics on how to install and bleed the entire front brake system, but brakes are really easy.

azoomm · 08-25-2009, 11:43 PM

Tye, you know you're always welcome to come bring it by and I'll show you how to do this - actually, I'll just supervise and tell you how.

It's my favorite wrenching.

I have a vacuum bleeder. You just need the parts/lines/pads/fluid AND find a time in my schedule. I'm game. We could make a garage party of it.

08-25-2009, 05:38 PM	#1
TYEster With MORE TYEstosterone Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: TX Moto: '12 KX450F / 08 YZ250F #512 / 07 KX65 #1 Posts: 1,429	Upgrading brakes... Thinking about lines, pads and a good fluid.... Hard enough to justify shop expensive or easy enough DIY a 5yo could do it? Suggestions for brands also welcome.(Galfer, EBC, Carbon Lorraine, etc) Last edited by TYEster; 08-25-2009 at 05:41 PM..

08-25-2009, 06:20 PM	#2
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	I have Galfer on the Monster - and use EBC pads. Though, after working with a few distributors there aren't very many differences between the big lines. I suggest giving Moto Mummy a call - tell them you're with me. They're local and I KNOW you can do this yourself. www.motomummy.com __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com

08-25-2009, 10:41 PM	#9
MikeSP1 Perpetual trouble Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: at the base of the Alps Moto: VTX 1300C, RC51, CBR600RR, CBR929RR Posts: 715	As soon as my vacuum bleeder gets in I'll do a full post with pics on how to install and bleed the entire front brake system, but brakes are really easy. __________________ "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in one pretty and well preserved piece, but to skid across the line broadside, thoroughly used up, worn out, leaking oil, shouting GERONIMO!"

08-25-2009, 11:43 PM	#10
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	Tye, you know you're always welcome to come bring it by and I'll show you how to do this - actually, I'll just supervise and tell you how. It's my favorite wrenching. I have a vacuum bleeder. You just need the parts/lines/pads/fluid AND find a time in my schedule. I'm game. We could make a garage party of it. __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com

08-25-2009, 08:37 PM	#4
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	ABSOLUTELY easy, do it yourself. I'd get some EBC sintered pads, Galfer lines, and enjoy.

08-25-2009, 08:41 PM	#5
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	Just me, but I'd only the the steel line up front given my riding style, no need for a steel line out back for me.

08-25-2009, 10:39 PM	#8
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	It's on my list of shit to do to my bike... though I accidentally bought the rear pads on closeout (non-returnable) when I bought my lines... Need pads...