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Old 08-17-2003, 08:46 PM
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gixxer brake problems!
Every once in a while I lose pressure in my rear brake when I come down from a 12. Also what pads do most of you run? Thanx.
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Old 08-17-2003, 09:01 PM
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try new brake fluid .I flush mine about once a month. try using more balance and less brake
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Make sure your resevoir isnt low
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Old 08-17-2003, 10:12 PM
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EBC HH.. I wont even 12 a gixxer at all with stock pads.. they absolutley suck.. talk about brake fade
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EBC all the way
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Old 08-18-2003, 12:07 AM
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ebc double H. Try Dot 5 brake fluid. Its real clean and has high temp rating
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everyone always says not to use 5..its bad for the lines or something
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hhmmmmm, new rear pads????? maybe thats why my crap is sketchy....
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everyone always says not to use 5..its bad for the lines or something
thats what i've heard too, anyone have any experience with it?
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I HAVE NO BRAKE FADE WITH STOCK PADS, I ALSO USE DOT 5 VALVOLINE, NO PROBLEMS AT ALL
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get new pads, sand down the rotor, flush the lines and make sure its full. if not when your 12'n air will get in the line on the gixxers
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Old 08-20-2003, 02:25 PM
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I think I use too much brake!...just switched to stock pads from HH and I hate them! Thanks!
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I love stock pads, Don't get brake fade very often
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i use vesrah pads and silkoline race fluid. Works fine for me
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DON'T NO BODY KNOW'S ABOUT STEEL BREADER LINES.WHEN THE OIL GETS HOT A EXPAND THE STOCK LINES THAT' WHY YOUR BRAKES FADE.TRY LESS BRAKES
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