Project Bike

[Kyle Griffith]

This is what I am dealing with, currently I am trying to get the brakes working the master cylinders seem to be corroded I got them loosened up but I wanted to get an opinion on these brakes are they worth messing with or is there a better option?

 

[keystiger]

I am no brake expert (I try not to use mine unless totally necessary) but I am certain others more knowledgeable will be along. Looks like a great platform for a project bike for sure. Congrats!

 

[The Seeker]

I'm not clear on what you mean by another option?

You can rebuild whatever part of your braking system that needs it. Switching those hydraulic disc brakes to mechanical drum brakes would be more expensive, need new hubs/wheels, and wouldn't stop as well.

Please explain exactly what you're wanting to do and we'll be glad to help.

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[grandpaul]

Kyle,

Welcome to the forum!

I would order a master cylinder rebuild kit, a caliper rebuild kit, and then carefully pull everything apart.

If the brake lever has pressure, fill the reservoir, then un-bolt the caliper from the fork leg. Remove the brake pads. Insert a flat metal plate between the pucks and start pumping the lever to press out the brake pucks. Try to get them sliding out evenly and wedge a screwdriver in there if one is moving and the other one is stuck. That's the hardest part. Have an old towel handy to catch everything, the fluid will be dirty and corrosive to paint!

For the master cylinder, you'll need circlip pliers to extract the retainer clip and remove the guts. Make a note of what order the bits go in, and which side faces what.

Clean everything with brake parts cleaner, carefully replace the rubber bits and re-assemble using some clean brake fluid to lube everything with.

I have found hand-pump vacuum bleeders to be helpful, but it's still best to have an assistant when bleeding the system.

P.S. Removal and replacement of the rear brake master cylinder is Triumph's way of testing your manhood.