Ever had this happen

I recently had the rear calliper on my interstate bind up to the extent that I couldn't push it into the garage after a short run out, not sure what was causing the problem I released the bleed nipple and the pads released and assumed that the calliper was ok. So I removed the master cylinder and discovered it was full of all manner of crap. So I ordered a repair kit (tight) repaired the master cylinder and fitted it back on the bike I tried repeatedly to bleed the air out with no luck,so using an oil syringe I tried to pump fluid back from the calliper end that didn't work so I took the master cylinder apart to check it was assembled correctly yep its all in the right place....after alot of head scratching I tried to put air through the rubber brake hose with an air line nothing. I poked a stiff wire into each end 1 1/2 inches one end 3 inches the other end......anyone else had the same problem...it says alot for cable brakes !! :shock:

not-ron said:

I poked a stiff wire into each end 1 1/2 inches one end 3 inches the other end......anyone else had the same problem...it says alot for cable brakes !!

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It isn't unheard of, for the inner hose lining to collapse or become detached which eventually blocks the hose.

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Everyone, please remember that: RUBBER brake hoses have a recommended service life of 10 years (or less!), - NOT 30+ years!

I make you right I think Suzuki recommend you change them every 4 years :shock:

After the problem with the rear flexible hose I decided to check front one's they weren't blocked but they weren't completely clear, as alot of people often criticise the brakes on these bikes and talk of different ways to modify/improve them one wonders if an option would be to check to see if the standard equipment is as it should be....WHEN WERE YOURS CHANGED LAST.
I think mine were of the 1977 vintage and mine is one of the last. :roll:

I had my 65 GTO change lanes into oncoming traffic due to a 6yr old front brake line that turned into a one way valve. Scared the you know what out of both the oncoming driver and myself. I suppose if you can get it, a teflon braided line would be good.

My father bought a 65 GTO new and it was the cats meow. Only drove it once, on a learners permit... :lol:
389 I think. Had Craiger Mags and tires with red pinstripe sidewalls on it, brit racing green convertable. Jealousy rears it's ugly head.... :wink:

I had the same thing happen with the rear brake on my T140 a couple of years ago. I rebuilt both the caliper and the master cylinder before I found it was the hose that was blocked. Mine locked up as I was crossing the oncoming lane to pull into the local garage - made my heart beat a little faster.

Braided stainless lines may not look original, but give much more confidence than old stock rubber lines. Average life expectancy of a rubber brake hose is 3 years or 60K miles. Average life expectancy of a PTFE/Stainless braid hose is 150K or life of the vehicle according to Goodridge.

If you want original appearance, cover the stainless braid with black shrink tubing.