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

["Rick Sine" <ricksine@xxxxxxxxx>]

Amen!!!  never changed my 14mm MC only the calipers.The stock MC works the
Busa calipers just fine.

On 6/14/07, Nathan Maher <nate@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> 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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