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rg97
06-30-2014, 07:32 PM
Hi again.
I'm looking for a good swap for my front master cylinder and/or caliper for my 200x, maybe someone has some experience.
I've considered the chinese repros on eBay but to me they are a last resort, Honda first :w00t:. I could rebuild the M/C and caliper with kits, but theyre just plain worn out after 31 years. I already have a CR85 M/C and caliper swap in the back.

Thanks to those who reply in advance

jays375
06-30-2014, 08:30 PM
I used a nice used YFZ 450 on my trike.It was clean for around $50.It is a bigger than your stocker.Braided brake lines help a lot.Does your caliper still slide?If so I would lube it up and clean it out with a new seal.

rg97
06-30-2014, 09:53 PM
I used a nice used YFZ 450 on my trike.It was clean for around $50.It is a bigger than your stocker.Braided brake lines help a lot.Does your caliper still slide?If so I would lube it up and clean it out with a new seal.
Did you replace both the MC and the caliper? My caliper does not move much. My front brakes worked when I started my rebuild, but they are super tired

ironchop
06-30-2014, 10:07 PM
I have a late model kx80 rear caliper on my front and my front master is an XR250 front mc... Just because I had a spare and it bolted right up.

jays375
06-30-2014, 10:14 PM
No my caliper was good.The braided brake line is key.Your old rubber line swells to much when pressure is applied.