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Re: [ST] I've got wood !!! (Brake Feel)



Cleaning the calipers and related components is going to be, IMO, the most
cost effective way to improve brake feel, followed by a well- performed
bleeding, and then, if necessary, pad replacement.  I'm no expert, but I've
witnessed the improvement a thorough cleaning can make on a first hand
basis, as done by fellow lister Ken Mitchell.

Denis Liakos
South Windsor, CT
- ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Mitchell" <remksm@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <st@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2003 2:47 PM
Subject: [ST] I've got wood !!! (Brake Feel)


> ... unfortunately, its attributed to my front brake feel.
>
> I've seen a few solutions and i've come here to ask what the consensus
> is.  In other words, what is the best solution to improving brake
> feel/performance.
>
> - Master cylinder swap (Brembo or Nissin hack???)
> - Caliper swap?
> - Pads?
> - Lines?
>
> I came off of a Yamaha FZ-1 and the brakes were outstanding.  Feel was
> excellent and lever travel was minimal.  Solid, with lots of good
> feedback.  My ST is a bummer in this regard, and I'm wondering what I
> should do.
>
> Note:  I did see some posts regarding cleaning (calipers, etc.).  I'm
> not against this, but I'd like something... more :-)
>
> Ideas???
>
>
> Thanks!
>
> Eric.
>
>
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