brakes

Will this bolt on and work without further modifications? https://www.mikesxs.net/product/08-4002.html

Where can I get both front and rear master cylinders from the same source? Mikesxs has them both, but I'd like to compare prices elsewhere. Looking for standard rear M/C and slimline M/C up front.

Anyone have any experience with the front master cylinder that Pandemonium sells? http://www.pandemoniumc2.com/#!parts-store/cmai/!/Brake-Lever-Master-Cylinder/p/46227478/category=11951480 I'd like to cut my own braided brake lines, does anyone have any recomendations on what lines to purchase...

Hi all! As I also have a couple of RD350s, in addition to my -77XS, I have a question regarding the earlier type of brake calipers (fixed caliper with 48 mm opposing pistons) These were used on XS2, TX650, TX500, various RD models, as well as on various TZ roadracers of the era. I just...

I posted about my little stupid attack on another board and immediately got inundated with comments about how drilled rotors do NOTHING to improve braking, increase pad wear and lead to cracked rotors. I know it looks really cool, and that alone is probably worth the effort but I wondered if...

Anyone with 4-pot Brembo front caliper using this m/c? Whudda think? For now, I'm using the 14mm stock unit. From the Vintage Brake chart, it looks like a 1/2" unit (12.7mm) would be about right.

When you drill your brake rotors, make sure you get ALL the oil off of them (including IN the holes) before reassembling. I sprayed them down with brake cleaner, but didn't blow through all the newly drilled holes. After about three good stops the oil residue migrated out of the holes and into...

Hard tail xs650, with exhaust running next to the lower rails. It has a rear disc brake and I'm having some trouble trying to positing the MC. I can't put it in between the exhaust and frame so its got to be below or above the lower rail. Ive assumed putting it under the bike is a bad idea due...

Hi! i got a '77 with a single disc up front which looks like damned manhole cover...is there an easy modern, and attractive replacement? cheers!

My front brakes on my 78 650 seem to be sticking, I took the caliper off and depressed the piston which worked for about a week now the front tire has almost completely locked up again. I am new to bikes does anyone have a suggestion for a an easy fix or is a rebuild or new master cylinder in...

OK, I've got my 1975 xs 650 running after 33 year (My dad gave it to me and I just finished rebuilding the carbs). Now I need to fix the front brake. My plan is to rebuild both the MC and caliper. My question is, is there a better place to buy the parts other than Mikes XS?` I bought the...

When attempting to adapt the Pentagram wheels, I had the brake pivot (the splined arm that the foot pedal goes on) completely loose. I'm having a tough time getting the rear brake switch adjusted correctly and now I'm wondering if I have something installed just a couple of degrees off...

I've an old front master cylinder off a single disc 1980 SG in need of repair. The reservoir looks in a bad way apart from all the other insides and generally speaking the rest of it is bad too. I've looked on ebay and there are no decent looking used ones out there. I don't want to spend the...

I had occasion to ride my daughter's Ninja the other day and was reminded what real brakes feel like. Wooooo! :) So now I'm thinking my next upgrade to my '79 will be brakes. Search function brought up your bike that appears to use stock discs with Brembo calipers. Couple of...

I have a 77 xs650 new m/c and brake seals and line fluid is pumping through but the brakes aren't getting tighter... I've spent hours now and ready to just run a rear..

I offered up the fzr1000 discs with the spacers I machined and they went on beautifully, however, as other have no doubt discovered, the left disc bolt heads smack into the speedo drive. Are a set of button head Allen bolts all that are necessary to remedy this? Also, I have a set of second gen...

Hello all! So, I have an '81 Special and I need a new master cylinder for it. What I am finding is that OEM ones are few and far between and their condition is usually unknown. I am looking at aftermarket sets but I have a question about wiring the front brake light switch. Does anyone...

Hey guys Just picked up this 76 bobber beauty. Any ideas how I can add a frontbrake? The guy who put it together grinded all the attachments on the fork off. So I need everything (fork, wheel, disc, caliper...) It's a 19" front wheel Any cheap and easy suggestions? Something plug and play...

I need a lesson in brakes 101. Why do the drum rear drum brakes on my 79 xs squeal like a pig? They stop great but heads turn. Would love to know what to look for before I disassemble. Thanks.

I was wondering if anyone could point me to a caliper rebuild how to for a 1978 xs650. My front brakes stopped releasing out of the blue. Tried cleaning out the reservoir and flushing the brake system without results, so my next step will be to try and rebuild the caliper. I've used the search...