[nolavox]

Sorry if this is old stuff, I did try to search the archives etc.



My Bike is coming along nicely in the engine dept... been enjoying some nice rides after not having a bike for two years... All Go... and too little "Stop" sooo... I'm going to temporarily de commission my bike for some wheel/ suspension maint and need to replace both the brake pads and shoes. Does anyone have recomendations or experiences to avoid with Brake Parts etc. I need to find/purchase some new pads and shoes... I also need a 1982 Master Cyl, or at least a new resevoir ( mine looks like chalk) any recommendations or advice, much appreciated.



ThX



Jeff

 

[morrow]

New master cylinders can be had from ebay, a guy named USAmotorcycles --- he's great to work with. He even has angled reservoir master cylinders that work perfectly with your stock custom handlebars, if you're still using them.



New brake pads/shoes...if you do a search there are several aftermarket options. I personally bought EBC pads recently and i'm happy with them.



You might also want to replace/upgrade your brake line while you're at it and rebuild the caliper seal, if those are old or malfunctioning.

 

[nolavox]

ThX... that's something I forgot. Dern hoses probably are close to their MTBF... if not a decade past. I figure there's no harm in replacing 28 year old lines... I'm def going to replace them. anyone go to steel? Assuming that Brake pads & shoes are common amongst a few different Honda models, I guess I'm looking for brands/suppliers to avoid as much as anything...



J

 

[morrow]

Read all 4 of these posts, they should answer most of your brake-related questions:

http://cx500forum.com/index.php?/to...linder/page__p__4872__fromsearch__1#entry4872

http://cx500forum.com/index.php?/to...atives/page__p__5011__fromsearch__1#entry5011

http://cx500forum.com/index.php?/topic/298-brake-lines/page__p__2680__fromsearch__1#entry2680

http://cx500forum.com/index.php?/to...er++stainless++fluid__fromsearch__1#entry7371





I don't know of any brake pad/shoe suppliers to avoid...i've heard several different aftermarket suppliers are good.