4 year brake & clutch rebuild

[bbdig]

The book says to rebuild your brake & clutch master cylinder and replace the lines every 4 years. i'm a little behind on my 04.

Is there a kit you can order to do the whole job or do you have to try and figure out each and every part number and order then all individualy?

Thanks, Jack

 

[FJRay]

Had mine since July of 02 and have not touched them. I flush the fluids as part of the annual maint. I do each spring and I have had the front calipers apart once for cleaning. As far as buying the parts , I have not seen anything in kit form and I would say if it isn't broken don't fix it. There hasn't been reported problems.

 

[RaYzerman19]

Suspect the book recommendation is a cover your butt thing by Yammy. I've never done that in such a short time, however, you should have flushed and bled your system with new fluid every two years. The components won't degrade that fast. Some 25 year old bikes I have owned have never had anything done to them, but the lines get "stretchy" with old age and brakes may not work as well.

If you do change the lines, I would go stainless steel braided. Galfer, Goodridge or Russel.... check they have vinyl coatings to prevent abrasion to nearby components/paintwork. Perhaps others have a preferred one, but stainless will last and eliminates stretching (firmer brakes).