How NOT to install hydro brakes!

Brainmatter

This is pretty funny! Check out these pictures:
Yamaha Blaster ATV Hydraulic Brake Kit New : eBay Motors (item 200367770846 end time Mar-25-10 06:55:19 PDT)

I bought this set-up way back when I was collecting parts for my blaster and lost the instructions when it came time to actually install it so I thought I'd research it back on eBay. This is the same kit (same seller I think) with the esception of the caliper is just a little different, but same brackets, lines, bleeder bottle, etc.
Anyway, this guy has the caliper mounted with the bleeder screws on the bottom of the caliper. The bleeders have to be on the top, so all the air can be expelled, otherwise you'd have to reverse bleed the system with a pressure bleeder, Also, the 90 degree fittings look cool, but not a good idea. The caliper has a tapered pipe thread, so when the fitting is tight enough to not leak, it is highly unlikely that it will be aligned straight forward. I guess that's why it appears as though there is a lot of pipe thread on the fittings (also a no-no for brakes) and they still leak!

I already contacted the seller. I'm happy with my brakes so far.... I was worried about the nylon lines, but they hold up well, and the pedal is not spongy because of them. IDK... so far so good for a cheap set-up.

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Broken? No...that's just taken a set.

brandoz28

i would get adapters to convert the nylon to braided stainless...it would just make me fel better anyway

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Brainmatter

Yeah, first time I snag one out in the woods I'll probably do that. I like to do 'durability testing' on the stuff I get in kits before I go and make them better unless I feel I have to in order for it to work. I'll send the guy some pictures of my install for his listing too.

The kit came with enough extra line to replace it if needed and a couple compression fittings would probably be fine on this for a quick splice/fix. I can throw those in the tool kit for a quick trail/track repair. I like quick and easy

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Broken? No...that's just taken a set.

brandoz28

a tip i've got to help seal up that pipe thread is use red locktite instead of teflon. i was having problems sealing the nitrous lines on my car, and had that suggested to me, and no more leaks!

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Brainmatter

Good idea. That'd probably work fine on an application like this where the brake pressure is not too high. They also have some green stuff (602) that is really good for filling in larger gaps/spaces (within reason). It's meant for securing bearings and such, but may work well as a sealer too. Plus, in case you ever want to take it apart, that red stuff can be nasty (good nasty) unless you heat it.

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Broken? No...that's just taken a set.

UniRacing

Awk sells a back brake setup thats only like 130$?

And works great...

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DUALSTROKE

The bleeder screws are on the top of the caliper in the link you provided.lol

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Brainmatter

No, they are on the bottom of the caliper, he has the lines on the top! Look again!

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Broken? No...that's just taken a set.

dcripped24

I bought the same setup off same seller on ebay, i also had the same issue with the bleeders being on the bottom of the caliper, i changed them to the top and all was good after that they work great, the plastic cap blew out so i changed it with a steal cap.

royalt67

That looks alot like the set on Blasterzone.com

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