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Re: [ST] Front Brake Difference
- Subject: Re: [ST] Front Brake Difference
- From: Rusty Ford <rford@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2006 11:42:13 -0500
You must have some big, strong fingers! I've never come close to the
throttle fingers under heavy, two-fingered braking with my 2001 ST. A
lot of squeezing effort in brisk canyon riding, but not that much
travel! Perhaps a little close inspection is in order, maybe r&r of
pads, fluid, rotors, hoses, master cylinder.
Rusty [still looking for an all-weather beater to keep the Sprint company]
Alderman, John E wrote:
>What is the difference between the 2000 front brake system and the 2004
>front brake system? I have decided I am in the "these brakes ain't
>right" camp. Its not like they wont stop the bike, but it is to the
>point where if I keep two fingers on the throttle while breaking the
>throttle fingers get pinched during heavy braking, especially when
>wearing heavy glove as I do allot this time of year. And yes, I do have
>the lever adjusted out all the way.
>
>The thing is, the brakes on my 2000 RS and my 2002 Trophy were
>excellent. I had friends comment on how good they were and I remember
>magazine articles saying the same thing.
>
>So what happened? Something must have changed along the way.
>
>John
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