Re: [ST] Brakes and Tires, Again!

[Mike Montville <mjmontville@xxxxxxxxx>]

Jean,

Thanks for the velcro strap tip -- not really sure how it 'works',
but I'll try it as well.

I've also found the SkyKing master cylinder upgrade to improve
overall power (and feel).

Mike

- --- Jean Doublet <tigre20815@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> --- "colt4530@xxxxxxxxxxx" <colt4530@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
> > 
> > When replacing the wheel, I sprayed the caliper
> > pistons off, quickly, with
> > brake cleaner and pushed the pads as far apart as
> > they'd go.  After
> > finishing the wheel, I pumped (and pumped and pumped
> > and pumped) the brakes
> > up and now I have a stunning, stiff brake lever!  It
> > is very much like my
> > Ducati and just like I want it!  One finger braking
> > is best to keep from
> > over controlling it.  Braking starts waay out there
> > and after about 1/4" of
> > travel at the end of the lever.  Brilliant!  I know
> > some of you will say "I
> > told you do."  For the unbelievers, pull the
> > calipers, spray them off,
> > spread the pads and replace.  You won't believe it. 
> > Forget the over-sized
> > M/C.  
> > 
> Cleaning the pistons will improve the feeling for
> about 500 miles and then you'll be back with the
> spongy feeling again.
> The best "trick" I found on this list is actually to
> regularly (one full night, once a week in my case)
> hold the brake lever squeezed to the handlebar with
> velcro straps. It pushes off the grim around the
> pistons seals and reduce cleaning intervals to one
> every six to nine months. As to the oversized M/C, I
> have it and it gives much better feeling and power at
> the end of a heavy braking phase, when you pull very
> hard.
> My 2 cents
> 
> 
> 
> =====
> Jean "Chase Dawg" Doublet
> Sprint ST 99
> 
> 
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