brakes

Hey guys, I screwed school and tried to get my bike running today, but I ran into a couple problems. First, I spent three (3) hours trying to get my brake lines filled, and the front brake line still wont fill :banghead:. I bled the master cylinder, which was bought new, and that worked...

I've finished rebuilding my front caliper, but I need a new slide bolt (that is what the manual calls it on p94, pic 5.2a, the part 3 file http://www.xs400.com/forum/showthread.php?p=46733#post46733) both because the old one was in a horrible state and I've subsequently misplaced it. Anyone...

HELP! Does anyone know where I can get a repair kit for my rear master cylinder?

I was wondering if a Honda CB brake lever fluid reservoir support a yamaha calliper? I like the look of the honda levers better than my Yamaha's also I want to get these levers that's why I want to covert. http://www.ebay.com/itm/190894279431?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2648

I am recently new to having my own motorcycle. I need help. It is a 1980 Yamaha XS400 that I'm going to turn into a bobber. It came mostly in one piece but the front brake is off and I need help how to set it all up. Also, I just cleaned the carbs, but it still doesn't idle for awhile. Any tips?

Just took my '81 out of the barn after 17 years. Everything's going good- cleaned the carbs, changed the oil, new battery, until today I'm about a half-hour into a ride and the rear brake pedal goes way past its usual limit. It was moving about an inch, maybe inch and a half if I really pressed...

this is the continuation of my previous post http://www.xs400.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11231 anyways, i ran out of time and the sun went down, but i woke up and i tried doing evertything i did the day before, more of that rust is coming out of those holes.... also im missing an adapter for...

Hi guys, I've been lurking here for the past two years, and am now at the point where I could use some assistance. I completely disassembled my 1981 XS400H two years ago and began the restoration/cafe process. It's coming down to the wire now because I'm trying to finish the bike in time...

Maybe this is more trouble than its worth, but since i am about to rebuild the master cylinder and replace the hose, i was thinking it would be a good idea to replace that yellow lens that you are supposed to check the brake fluid level with. Mine is totally opaque. It seems to be 19mm across...

This is my first post to the forums but have been gathering great information from you all, thanks! Recently I purchased a new master cylinder, but after the install it wouldn't build pressure while I was trying to bleed the line. Before the install I didn't notice any caps or plugs of any...

I just reassembled my master cylinder tonight, but I'm finding different things in different sources. I could use a little help here. The manual I was using described disassembling the piston from the master cylinder as removing the snap ring and then removing the dust seal. However, most...

First I want to take the time to thank everyone who helped me. My attitude has sucked for a few days because I really need this bike to work and I was so frustrated, but then all is well that ends well, so thank you fellow board members, you guys are top notch!:thumbsup: So, my front caliper...

Hey guys, I just tore apart my front brake master cylinder, and there was a lot of nastyshit in the reservoir. The cylinder seems to working. How can I make sure it is working, and was is the best technique/product to clean the lines and reservoir. Thanks

83 xs400rk with 7K+ miles i am unable to get the front wheel to lock up entirely and go into a skid. the bike has a single disc brake up front so getting the wheel to lock up should be possible. i've only had the bike a few months and i am just getting around to making it rideable so it's not...

hey all im hoping you guys can help me out here i have on my xs400 i resently changed my front breaks shoes becaue it was shaking like a mad man under heavier breaking not so bad under light breaking. i changed the break shoes to new ones and it still seems to shake but not nearly as bad could...

I am having a very hard time removing the pistons from my front and rear callipers. They are in very bad shape and don't move, i have tried compressed air but no luck. Any ideas?

The rear master cilinder of my 1977 xs4002a2 cafebike was a kind of worn. Slightly leaking from the old cracked reservoir and also from the bottom. When I was looking for a repair kit I found out that the plastic reservoir was no longer available. And all the second hand rmc's I found on ebay...

I am looking to replace the wearable brake and clutch parts on my 1978 xs400 2e; ebay has the lowest prices for some parts, but I do not trust their descriptions with regard to what actually fits. 1. Where is the best place to get brake shoes? I need front and rear. I believe the front and rear...

So, While on a nice, long motorcycle vacation, the tires a local shop sold me (for $150) melted into the pavement. Lesson learned. Now, I'm readying up to purchase a new set of much higher quality. I've not done any searching yet but thought I'd ask the forumsters for there perspective...

Hi All, I'm after a front brake cable asap and struggling to find one! Anyone have any leads as to where I could grab one online? Many thanks!