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KX500 Front Brake mod
dsrtrider:
found this old thread while i was searching for brake tips. i iwant to redo my brakes and wanted a good summary post of everything that works to make an awsome brake setup
1) what year kxf450 front brake master cylinder works for kx500s?
2) who makes the honda front routed brake cable and will it fit on a kxf450 brake master cylinder recommedned above?
3) i will order the cr250 brake lever
4) i have heard dp pads work good. what about rotors? any need to go oversize? what pads does everyone recommend?
KXcam22:
On my 92 I rad the 92 CR250 lever, DP pads and good fluid. I like strong front brakes with great feel and that combo kept me happy. Next option would have been to add a braided line. If you can feel your line bulge when you squeezae the lever then you are losing braking power in the brake line. Cam.
dsrtrider:
thanks. the lever is the less expensive mod so i will try that.
i just foundRIDE ENGINEERING CR FRONT BRAKE LINE KIT
1994 KAWASAKI KX500 change for $89.99
at http://www.motosport.com/dirtbike/product/RIDE-ENGINEERING-CR-FRONT-BRAKE-LINE-KIT/?catalogId=108258&catID=43&pcatID=4&catName=Brakes&pcatName=Dirt+Bike+Parts&tnc=1&srchHistoryURL=bhsoxezo||parentCategoryID~1^superParentCategoryID~category_root^parentCategoryName~Dirt^categoryID~4^categoryName~Dirt Bike Parts^subCategoryName~Brakes^subCategoryID~43
Polar-Bus:
--- Quote from: KXcam22 on April 21, 2009, 08:25:52 AM ---On my 92 I rad the 92 CR250 lever, DP pads and good fluid. I like strong front brakes with great feel and that combo kept me happy. Next option would have been to add a braided line. If you can feel your line bulge when you squeezae the lever then you are losing braking power in the brake line. Cam.
--- End quote ---
Kawasaki front brakes sucked back in the 80's, and 90's all the way up to '02? I have never really been able to get a firm feel on KX brakes. When I purchased my '07 YZ450F, I kept launching myself right over the bars with just a gentile feminine pull on the front brake lever (and this was just trying to get my bike up on my trailer :)
No wonder I keep washing out, entering every corner :)
DoldGuy:
dsrtrider,
I think you will be very happy with the CR brake line & a good set of HH+ pads, but keep in mind you will need a way to attach the cable to your fork guard preventing the cable from hanging on your # plate or top tree. I had a set of carbon guards made with the honda tab done for mine. 2001 & up KX has a different M/C & is not an issue but on any before the stock setup needs alot of improvement. I had tried everything to get front brakes 15 years ago & the biggest improvement came from the Honda line. Keep us posted how it works out for you & if you need pics of the guards I had made let me know.
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