Re: Poor pointy brakes
 

my brakes are going the same way. I cleaned them a little while ago because they were binding, and they just feel weak now. I dont know whats up!

Re: Poor pointy brakes
 

Yup....I'll be (hopefully) getting back on my SV on Sunday after it's MOT on Saturday. I fully expect to be 'surprised' at how quick it is again after a month off.

Re: Poor pointy brakes
 

Bleed them. It makes a world of difference.

Re: Poor pointy brakes
 

Did last night. No difference.

Re: Poor pointy brakes
 

b r e m b o s.

Re: Poor pointy brakes
 

Nothing much wrong with the standard brakes, when they work. But most oily contaminants will burn off with use. I'd drop the pads out, nuke the site from orbit with brake cleaner, and give them a rub with a clean scotchbrite pad (you're not supposed to do this, because brake dust is evil, just try not to breathe it).

Re: Poor pointy brakes
 

Have you tried the tieing the lever back toward the handle bar overnight trick and then giving the brakes another bleed.

Edit; I found changing to HH rated pads from the standard suzuki ones provided a little more bite.

Re: Poor pointy brakes
 

Mine are rubbish too. Miss Ophic's GZ125 has a better front brake. Gonna give them a service when we get some dry weather.

Re: Poor pointy brakes
 

mine are pretty poo as well (curvy tho) but i can pump them up which suggests air in the system. however ive bled them 3 times now. However firt time the brake fluid was RED! wonder if the red rubber grease has contaminated something?

Re: Poor pointy brakes
 

Bled mine twice a few months back, got the front ones fairly solid (nearly flipped over the screen the first stop :rolleyes:) back ones were mushy so a dealer did it for me just after when i was in for a chat, sound man, that did the job for a while but now both seem to be gone mushy again....

Reckon ill get braided lines anyway but could it be because the lines are so worn?? Its a K3, doubt they were changed before I bought it last year.