Re[4]: Mushy ST Brakes

[mfay@xxxxxxxxx (Martin Fay)]

     Zac,
     
     I understand the problem.
     I have a '99 ST and the height of the reservoir relative to the master 
     cylinder was never an issue for me.
     The new stainless line I fitted has been installed without kinks and 
     therefore does not restrict the flow of fluid in any way. The original line 
     on my bike had a very tight bend in it which would probably constrain the 
     flow of fluid to the MC.
     
     The positioning issue you refer to will only effect post '99 models with 
     the lower reservoir.
     
     Martin
     '99 Red ST (The faster and better stopping model)
     
     


Martin,
     
This isn't a pipe, tube or hose issue.  It is a relative position issue 
between the reservoir and the master cylinder.  What I am describing is a 
flat piece of metal that raises the reservoir about 3/4" above its original 
mounting location.  This takes the kink out of the rubber hose between the 
reservoir and the mastercylinder and increases the head of fluid by about 
3/4" WC (this is a pressure measurment).  The fluid now is more available to 
the master cylinder than the surrounding air and voila, the brakes work much 
better.
     
Zac


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