Front brake hydraulic system maintenance sched

[ledslinger]

I'm working on a 1980 Yamaha 650 Midnight Special and was looking at the owners manual and it says to replace the brake system rubber parts every two years, and the brake hoses every 4.

Parts only, at todays prices to follow this schedule is about $2080, shipping for 16 orders $240. Labor if done at a shop would likely be over $100 per service for another $1600. So if you had it done the cost to maintain the front brake, single rotor, no pads, for 32 years is about $3920 if the caliper and MC never needed replacement.

 

[GhostFlame]

Originally Posted By: ledslinger
I'm working on a 1980 Yamaha 650 Midnight Special and was looking at the owners manual and it says to replace the brake system rubber parts every two years, and the brake hoses every 4.

Parts only, at todays prices to follow this schedule is about $2080, shipping for 16 orders $240. Labor if done at a shop would likely be over $100 per service for another $1600. So if you had it done the cost to maintain the front brake, single rotor, no pads, for 32 years is about $3920 if the caliper and MC never needed replacement.


Just when I thought I understood your question it slipped away.

You are over thinking this. So what that's like saying I can't afford gas for my bike because it is $10,000. Oh that's over 30 years... don't be a knuckle head. Fix your brakes its cheaper than orthopedic surgery and enjoy the air and the sunshine

 

[mechanicx]

Yeah a lot of bikes have frequent maintenance recommendations like that. I seriously doubt many actually disassemble and replace the brake rubber parts every 2 years. I doubt most owners so much as flush their brake fluid every 2 years. If you follwed all the recommend maintenance and adjsutment items to a T, if you rode a lot all you'd be doing is buying parts and fluids and working on your bike.

If you took your bike to a shop and payed to have it done, there's a chance you'd be billed and it wouldn't even actually be done.

I do a good bit of the recommend maintenance and adjustments but I never replaced all the brake rubber parts or changed the fork oil etc.

 

[ledslinger]

Originally Posted By: GhostFlame
Originally Posted By: ledslinger
I'm working on a 1980 Yamaha 650 Midnight Special and was looking at the owners manual and it says to replace the brake system rubber parts every two years, and the brake hoses every 4.

Parts only, at todays prices to follow this schedule is about $2080, shipping for 16 orders $240. Labor if done at a shop would likely be over $100 per service for another $1600. So if you had it done the cost to maintain the front brake, single rotor, no pads, for 32 years is about $3920 if the caliper and MC never needed replacement.




Just when I thought I understood your question it slipped away.

You are over thinking this. So what that's like saying I can't afford gas for my bike because it is $10,000. Oh that's over 30 years... don't be a knuckle head. Fix your brakes its cheaper than orthopedic surgery and enjoy the air and the sunshine


No question, just a math exercise. Like Honda Moly 60 grease costs over $500/gallon

 

[ryanschillinger]

I flush my brake and clutch fluid about once a year. I use a handheld vacuum pump, but have been thinking about getting a bigger one. What would I do with my handheld one though... Haha
If you keep fresh brake fluid in there, the components will last a LOT longer.

 

[eddy21]

32 yrs is a long time on brake hose. you might not find aftermarket. But a hose specialist like amazon hose will make you up some braided teflon lines just tell them there for track use. they get nervous about DOT specs at least they did years back.
that and a flush every 2 yrs should be fine.

 

[ledslinger]

I had clear coat braided stainless hoses made by a hydraulic hose maker for $25 each.

 

[Doog]

I change brake hoses every 10 years. Brake fluid every 2 years. Tires every 6 years max. I'm not dead yet.