Talk to me about brakes

Druid · 18-07-09, 15:24

My pleasure. We should have taken pictures, and started a long thread about it ...

Big Pete · 18-07-09, 15:47

next time, use dowty washers, they take a lot less force to get a seal, and they are reuseable. They are available from RS, or some bearing outfits, and any place that does hydraulics. 1/8th BSP is the size you want.

Druid · 18-07-09, 15:58

Next time?

This is a 2000 R1 which still had its OE hoses and pads. There won't be a next time

Big Pete · 18-07-09, 16:12

not on this bike for sure

Silly Car · 18-07-09, 19:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Druid

Next time?

This is a 2000 R1 which still had its OE hoses and pads. There won't be a next time

In 10 years time, I'll be putting the original parts back on as it'll be a classic

Screwdriver · 18-07-09, 21:15

Being a bit of a cheapskate and dedicated recycler, I heat up the copperwashers to soften them, flatten them with emery and use them again.

Screwd.

Silly Car · 18-07-09, 21:35

I was talking to Druid about the replacement crush washer for the sump plug, he does the same thing, anneals the copper sump plug washer before re-using.

Copper washers were included in the HEL kit, so no need to be a cheapskate today

Silly Car · 19-07-09, 12:55

Well, I have just taken the bike out for a bit of a run, town, country, dual carriageways, and the brakes are a world apart from their previous performance.

Rock hard, as someone else commented, less 'feel' but I am sure that will come back when I get used to them.

It is a shame we didn't photograph the process to make it easier for others in the future, heyho, I'm sure the info is out in the internet somewhere.

Thanks for all of the tips and help everyone.

18-07-09, 15:24	#61
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18-07-09, 15:47	#62
Big Pete Really Bored Join Date: May 2008 Location: rugby Posts: 2,304 Casino cash: £1196200 Thanks: 2 Thanked: 161/136	Re: Talk to me about brakes next time, use dowty washers, they take a lot less force to get a seal, and they are reuseable. They are available from RS, or some bearing outfits, and any place that does hydraulics. 1/8th BSP is the size you want.

18-07-09, 15:58	#63
Druid At Work Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Co Durham Posts: 1,028 Casino cash: £758100 Thanks: 20 Thanked: 58/53	Re: Talk to me about brakes Next time? This is a 2000 R1 which still had its OE hoses and pads. There won't be a next time
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18-07-09, 16:12	#64
Big Pete Really Bored Join Date: May 2008 Location: rugby Posts: 2,304 Casino cash: £1196200 Thanks: 2 Thanked: 161/136	Re: Talk to me about brakes not on this bike for sure

18-07-09, 21:15	#66
Screwdriver Really Bored Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Location. Posts: 3,417 Casino cash: £690903 Thanks: 25 Thanked: 106/93	Re: Talk to me about brakes Being a bit of a cheapskate and dedicated recycler, I heat up the copperwashers to soften them, flatten them with emery and use them again. Screwd.


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18-07-09, 21:35	#67
Silly Car head down, fins up Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Deep, dark, 'n' dangerous Posts: 3,834 Casino cash: £1967095 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 129 Thanked: 73/69	Re: Talk to me about brakes I was talking to Druid about the replacement crush washer for the sump plug, he does the same thing, anneals the copper sump plug washer before re-using. Copper washers were included in the HEL kit, so no need to be a cheapskate today
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19-07-09, 12:55	#68
Silly Car head down, fins up Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Deep, dark, 'n' dangerous Posts: 3,834 Casino cash: £1967095 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 129 Thanked: 73/69	Re: Talk to me about brakes Well, I have just taken the bike out for a bit of a run, town, country, dual carriageways, and the brakes are a world apart from their previous performance. Rock hard, as someone else commented, less 'feel' but I am sure that will come back when I get used to them. It is a shame we didn't photograph the process to make it easier for others in the future, heyho, I'm sure the info is out in the internet somewhere. Thanks for all of the tips and help everyone.
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Talk to me about brakes

My pleasure. We should have taken pictures, and started a long thread about it ......