Re: Would Teflon/Steel Brake Lines Prevent Moisture Intrusion?

2000-09-14 Thread Michel Bijl
recipients of list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2000 7:09 AM Subject: Would Teflon/Steel Brake Lines Prevent Moisture Intrusion? Fellow GTSer's -- I've been lurking here in the Bay Area and enjoying the list as time permits (been real busy adding onto our house, changing jobs

Re: Would Teflon/Steel Brake Lines Prevent Moisture Intrusion?

2000-09-14 Thread Kevin Harrington
recipients of list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2000 7:09 AM Subject: Would Teflon/Steel Brake Lines Prevent Moisture Intrusion? Fellow GTSer's -- I've been lurking here in the Bay Area and enjoying the list as time permits (been real busy adding onto our house

Re: Would Teflon/Steel Brake Lines Prevent Moisture Intrusion?

2000-09-14 Thread RSRBOB
In a message dated 9/14/00 1:21:59 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My question to the technical guys out there is:  Would installing teflon/steel brake lines also help to prevent moisture intrusion and/or corrosion of the ABS internals? This will help. Glycol brake fluid

Would Teflon/Steel Brake Lines Prevent Moisture Intrusion?

2000-09-13 Thread Mike
fear that as soon as Yamaha Corporate throws the brakes on the free (or relatively free) ABS repair, mine will malfunction.  I have read over the past 18 months or so that the problem is likely due to moisture intrusion into the brake lines over time and, therefore, it's highly recommended that GTS

Re: brake lines

2000-08-17 Thread fred schneider
Schneider - Original Message - From: Kevin Harrington [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2000 5:37 AM Subject: Re: brake lines --- Michel Bijl [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chuck, According to the manual, brake lines should

Re: brake lines

2000-08-17 Thread Michel Bijl
Kevin, S.S. brake lines are made to measure your bike. There are several brands, but I don't think there will be too much difference in quality. i ordered mine for my old concours through a non brand specific mechanic shop and they did a great job. I mounted them myself. I replaced all

Re: brake lines

2000-08-17 Thread Kevin Harrington
Thanks for the info, I'm pretty satisfied with the feel now but I know the s.s. would feel much better... --- Michel Bijl [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kevin, S.S. brake lines are made to measure your bike. There are several brands, but I don't think there will be too much difference

brake lines

2000-08-16 Thread Chuck Boornazian
Short of an actual problem when should the brake lines be replaced?

Re: brake lines

2000-08-16 Thread Michel Bijl
Chuck, According to the manual, brake lines should be replaced every 2 years or whenever they are cracked or worn out. Should you decide to replace them, It might be an idea to replace them with steel covered lines. To the best of my knowledge, these steel covered lines will last longer than

Re: brake lines

2000-08-16 Thread Kevin Harrington
--- Michel Bijl [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chuck, According to the manual, brake lines should be replaced every 2 years or whenever they are cracked or worn out. Should you decide to replace them, It might be an idea to replace them with steel covered lines. To the best of my knowledge