Hi, Update of the long running saga of the bandit's brakes. At first it was thought to be warped disks causing the brakes to judder. However, the travel was really notchy as well, so I cleaned the pistons as best as I could without taking them all apart. This was moderately successful for a little while, but they soon went bad again. Today, I thought I'd have another go on the pistons (again without taking them all apart), and was very thorough with a nicely shaped rag which went all the way around the pistons and nicely cleaned behind them. They were positively shiny. However, although miles better, they were still notchy! Bugger! So, sprayed some of the brake cleaner [1] all around the master cylinder and lo-and-behold, they work like new now. Yippee, brakes that work [2]. In fact, they're far better than when I bought the bike 18 months ago. It's amazing how you don't notice the slow deterioration until the problem is corrected. So, I've nice new brakes and I've not had the bother of stripping them. Me is a happy bunny. Let's hope it's nice and dry on Sunday. [1] magical, wondrous stuff. I forget the make, but it's basically an aerosol of brake cleaner, and I can't recommend it enough. I've done two lots of cleaning and I still have at least half left of a £5 tin [2] problem is, I'm already riding quicker and braking later - not the best time of year for such antics me fears
