I was woundering what is the best way to get the most out of my braking like new pads, rotor, steel brake lines, etc. BTW, how do steel brake lines work better?

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Evan Johnson 88 LT250R 99 400EX

 

The reason steel lines work better than the standard ruber ones is because of pressure. Steel lines don't fex or strech nearly as much as ruber lines. This in turn puts more pressure to the brake pads or shoes on your quads.

 

Evan,

Good question. I'd like to hear what people have to say on this as well. I do have steel-braided lines and they are well worth the money, but I'm interested in how well other products like pads and discs perform.

Dennis

 

Yes...Boner is pretty much right on the money... I run braided steel brake lines and it made a pretty good difference in stopping. Not during slower speeds, but hard brakes for corners, etc.
The stock rubber lines will expand when under pressure...in return decreasing the amount of pressure getting to the brakes. If the lines can no longer expand...the response time for the brakes is increased.
I have noticed that something as simple as keeping the braking mechanisms clean from grime in order to keep them moving more freely can help keep the brakes cooler under heavy use(that is the problem most blaster riders run into..heat locks up the rear mechanism). Extreme heat on the calipers can cause your brake pads to glaze over....and not grip the rotors properly...I guess brake pads with a softer compound would help also, but they wear out alot quicker than the harder compounds.
I would think that a machine shop would be able to drill out some cooling holes in your stock disks...That should also help with the cooling..and cleaning.But beware that you do not want to lose too much contact area on the disks...It would be cool, but not much metal for the pads to grab onto.(this can also weaking the disks)
but in general, I think the stainless lines made the most noticable change. The stock lines on the Banshee felt very soft to me.

good luck.

 

hears a tip use dot 5 break fluid advantages does not boil as quick= less break fade. does not absorb water like regular fluid.will not remove paint.neet purple color.disavantages cant mix with lower grades of break fluids.cost about 6 bucks a pint.most auto parts carry it.