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Old 09-12-2011, 07:48 PM
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Put some Z pads on the bike, pumped out all teh brake fluid while pouring more through and using the siphon on the bleeder valve, took a bot of air out of the rear but front was solid. I also cleaned the hell out of the pistons, gun cleaning brush, brakleen, then lubes with synthetic caliper grease. It could be my imagination but the brakes feel much better and more responsive, kind of a solid feel. Took me an hour suggest you guys do same if ya haven't done lately.
 
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Noted.
 
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Thats on my list for my winter maintenance and mods season. New pads, and system rebuild.
 
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Brakes are a pretty important on a bike for sure..And to take the time to clean the pistons,and do the proper maintenance is very important and often overlooked..Whenever I change tires,I make it a point to go through the brakes top to bottom..
 
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