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hippy440
11-22-2001, 11:35 PM
why are the front brakes so weak compared to a 250r? all 5 of my riding buddies have the same problem?:confused:
11-23-2001, 07:14 AM
what cha mean weak??:huh Mine have always worked great then when I put stainless brakelines on they worked even better.
inacoma91
11-23-2001, 01:53 PM
I am guessing you mean they are squishy?? Mine feel squishy compared to my buddies R. I would like to try steel braided brake line to see if they tighten them up some also....................



Andrew
Thunder Racing
canadian400ex
11-23-2001, 02:19 PM
My brakes work perfect!
Tommy 17
11-23-2001, 02:32 PM
I have steel beadeds made by fast line. they were around 135 to 140$ and i can stop alot better. when i grab them they stop dead almost to much stop. they took about 25 mins to install and about 35 mins to blead them. i rec this to everyone its was one of the best things i have bought so far. if u can't get a rear pair right now just get front u will be really happy wit them.
Leo
11-23-2001, 07:44 PM
Originally posted by hippy440
why are the front brakes so weak compared to a 250r? all 5 of my riding buddies have the same problem?:confused:

The 'R has very slick dual piston calilpers... The 'EX has cheaper single piston calipers... :(

There are kits to adapt R calipers to the EX's spindle, but they are quite expensive, and then you still have to buy the calipers (unless you have some kicking around)...

On a side note, my 400's front brakes were terrible when I picked the bike up, I had to bleed them to get them up to snuff.. They still feel a bit 'vauge' but have great stopping power. I'm sure a set of braided brake lines would help quite a bit.

Leo
EX 80
11-23-2001, 08:48 PM
I tried my friends stock 400 and his brakes suck, i have SS braided lines. I love em, just touch em and they lock up.