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Steel braided brake lines

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by fireitup, Dec 23, 2006.

  1. fireitup

    fireitup New Member

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    I have an 82 yamaha maxim. the brakes on it are just plain no good. That make and model was known for lousy brakes. I was advised to remedy the problem by having steel braided brake lines installed on the front brakes. Disk. Can anyone tell me if the steel braided brake lines will make any improvement for braking. Advice would be appreciated. Of course the cycle shop says they will but they are in it for the money. The brakes on it now have been serviced. Advice please. fireitup
    fireitup, Dec 23, 2006
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  3. CD

    CD Guest

    Stock brake hoses are reinforced rubber an inner hose, a cotton or other fiber mesh and a stiffer outer hose. Under pressure, there is some expansion of the hose which means there is less pressure to push on the caliper piston. A stainless steel hose is made like the hoses on aircraft. These can take a lot more pressure and do not expand. So almost all of the pressure is going to the piston.

    It does make a significant difference in braking power but doesn't turn your brakes into Brembo's. Another thing you can do is use the best pads you can find. Semi-metallic pads like EBC would be good.

    Make sure your caliper piston is not sticking after all these years.
    CD, Dec 23, 2006
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    fireitup New Member

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    Thank you CD for the help. I will check the caliper pistons see about replacing the brake pads first before i invest in new lines.you have hepled me out tremendously. thank you again. fireitup
    fireitup, Dec 24, 2006
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    fire,
    i drive a Z-71 4 wheel drive and the brakes were crap from the factory!!!
    all though this is not a bike, i changed the rubber brake lines for steel ones, and replaced the the pads with top quality pads...........
    talk about a day night difference, i am sure you would be able to tell the diference. start with the pads......so you can sorta cheack everything out.......then go from there.........
    good luck with your project....

    TRG
    Texas Road Glide, Jan 6, 2007
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    trg, Thanks, I had much trouble so i had to get the bike to the mechanics. They will finisn it up for me. It is rough working out in the parking lot in this weather. It is getting cold. Only i am glad to hear the results will be functioning good brakes. I always use the rear in conjuction with the front. Only both are not too good especially the rear. Thanks, fireitup
    fireitup, Jan 8, 2007
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