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  • AdamJH

    #1

    front brake question

    I'm planning on changing out my front brake lines and I noticed that there's no diapghram or o-ring in my master cylinder. It's also leaking through the brake handle and only applys pressure when at 50% pull.
    Obviously I've gotta fix this but does it matter what master cylinder I buy as long as I get the right fittings for the new brake line?
    I also want to get new calipers because it takes a while to stop with the tiny ones that are on it. Are there different bikes I can salvage some bigger brakes from?
    All this is for an 81 gs250t.
    Thanks for any input, I appologise if its up on the forum somewhere already but I have a hard time with this phone internet.
  • bobthebiker88

    #2
    before upgrading, get rebuild kits for the calipers, and master cylinders. you'd be astounded at how much difference fresh fluid and rebuilt master cylinders can make for a brake system.

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    • Guest

      #3
      Brakes

      Yes, rebuilding everythign does wonders. But maybe, you could use a GSXR master instead? Or a 6-piston caliper? Sometimes, the master could be damaged beyond help and it's easier to replace it.
      Laters
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      • AdamJH

        #4
        Thanks for the input. Looks like I'll try to rebuild the master and replace the brake lines first. Does a rebuild kit come with the gasket and diaphram that go in the cap, or is that seperate?

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        • cowboyup3371
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          #5
          Mine didn't but ask the parts desk when you go in.
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          • bobthebiker88

            #6
            a good rebuild kit will come with everythng that was installed from the factory.

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