Lately, I have to work on multiple bikes little by little.
Most of it is due to parts issues, and day by day we’re seeing delayed delivery times, discontinued items, and backorders.
It’s a world where the high responsiveness we used to have is difficult (*´ω｀*)
If the master ASSY is cheaper, we replace it, but this time it’s not, so we’ll do an overhaul.
Well, when I say overhaul, it’s just cleaning and replacing parts, so I can’t really brag about it.
If you’re going to disassemble the brake master, you can use it front and rear!
KOWA 07914-SA50001 *Honda genuine part number, currently out of stock it seems.
The important thing is cleaning the return port.
Unless it’s severe, it won’t get clogged, but if you haven’t done an overhaul in 10 years, be careful.
Suzuki comes as an ASSY, so it’s very easy.
The cup is “stretching out” like you can see in the image.
Japanese manufacturers are truly impressive in how they don’t deteriorate extremely.
If left alone too long, “brake seizure” often occurs.
The return port gets clogged and pressure won’t release, the rod rusts and seizes—it’s terrifying.
The body gets wet blasted for improved appearance (*´ω｀*)
New rod, checked the piston diameter and finished (*´ω｀*)
It’s beautifully restored.
While I was at it, I also maintained the rear brake pedal.
The pedal has bearings, so there’s almost no play left and right—feels great~
When it’s installed like this, you can’t remove it—RACING.
Well, it’s fine, but I’d prefer if it were removable
Sometimes the wire gauge is too thin for the outer diameter.
To be sure, I cut about 10mm and split it in half to increase the amount.
Each manufacturer has “crimping tools” and “specified wires.”
We have to make do with what we have and general tools and ingenuity. There are techniques like this too.
The point is “to do it firmly, correctly, and safely” —if the results come out right, that’s what matters.
I solder 100% of the terminal connections
Terminals or connectors pulling out is a major problem.
Electricity is a basic infrastructure.
If this is questionable, troubleshooting becomes a maze, and we want electrical systems to be as close to 100% as possible.
To be continued.
