1st Gen brakes

[Jimod]

The brakes on my '83 VR aren't real flash. Has anyone done a mod to upgrade ?

 

Jim O'D

In the land of OZ.

[Rocket]

The brakes on my '83 VR aren't real flash. Has anyone done a mod to upgrade ?

 

Jim O'D

In the land of OZ.

 

I had changed out the flex lines to, the SS Braided ones, big difference in brake performance. The Rear can be a real PITA to puge all the air out of though. Rick H at Buckeye Performance is the one to contact for them. http://www.buckeyeperformance.com/p04.htm

[greg_in_london]

Dump the linked braking system and remove the proportioning valve to the back brake (unbolt and connect the banjo bolt directly). Fit a new larger diameter master cylinder on the front, preferably off another cruiser (so the angle is right - otherwise the reservoir will be at an angle and air can get drawn into the system), to operate both front disks.

At the same time, replace the old rubber brake hoses with stainless steel braided hoses throughout.

 

A big improvement throughout with more braking power and more control over the brakes.