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New to CB400 four and new here! Front brake improvement?
Matt_Harrington:
Welcome Mike. I don't have any real complaints about my front brake. I'm not sure of the pads as they were fitted when I got here and I have a drilled/vented front disc....
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
I also ended up fitting the DS master cylinder as the original was beyond saving - much less lever free play.
Mikep328:
Just got back from checking things out and then going for a quick ride. Brake caliper works properly - piston moves in/out smoothly, fixed-pad swingarm was correctly adjusted, I hadn't looked but turns out the brake lines are new and the pads appear to be as well. Don't know what brand they are.
Interestingly, the brakes seemed to improve a bit after some repeated heavy braking from around 85 MPH (indicated). After doing that, they seemed to react a LITTLE bit better. Or maybe I'm already getting used to them. ;) Definitely a fun bike to ride and I was pleasantly surprised with the engine response as the tach passes 6k RPM, heading for red line! :)
Laverdaroo:
Sorted mine with a 93-95 cbr600 master cylinder and different levers to match, braided lines and new pads. Stops on it nose now and plenty of feel
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Nurse Julie:
--- Quote from: Mikep328 on July 21, 2023, 01:04:10 PM ---Definitely a fun bike to ride and I was pleasantly surprised with the engine response as the tach passes 6k RPM, heading for red line! :)
--- End quote ---
Over 6k is where the 400 four is most happy. Anything much less than that is more of a crusing speed and they were not built as cruisers. They just love being thrashed, using high revs in all gears, that is where they perform at their best. Up to the red line is it's happy place 😁😁😁😁
Yes, I know I blew the engine up on Hettie but it really wasn't my fault 😂😂😂😂😂
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