Re: [ST] New rider to the list (Brakes)

[Nathan Maher <nate@xxxxxxxxxx>]

With regard to changing the MC, I've had conversations at length with 
folks that have done this and the consensus is that it is probably a 
waste of money.  The stock MC does not lack for power, as evidenced by 
the fact that when working properly the stock brakes are very good.

The root of this issue has always been (IMO) and continues to be with 
pistons freezing in the caliper resulting in either mushy level feel or 
abrupt braking response.  The only real solution is to free the stuck 
piston by either cleaning the calipers, bungeeing (is that a word?) the 
lever or other methods that have been described recently.

So for me changing the MC to a larger diameter isn't a great way to go 
about "fixing" the problem.  It may allow you to free a frozen piston 
more easily but I'd wager that eventually you'll find yourself right back 
where you started.

Just my 2¢,

Nate
00SprintRS
*goes back to hunting ebay...*

Mark Needham wrote:
> Of course it helps Brett. ALL constructive input works. I like the idea of 
> swapping out the MC to start with and then take it from there.
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