Inline Performance Magazine

Inline Performance Magazine

Front Brake Fade

Posted: 07 Apr 2011 10:00 PM PDT


Hey, what’s going on everyone? For the last few weeks, we have been giving the new 2011 Gsxr1000 a thorough thrashing, with all the different tests we have put it through.

When I threw a leg over it this past weekend, I noticed that the front brake felt a bit spongy. At first, I thought a quick adjustment of the lever would fix the problem, but upon further inspection, I predicted that there might be some air in the brake line, or master cylinder. Or caliper for that matter.

The Japanese sportbikes have one thing to catch up on to the European bikes, the brake lines. While all the Ducati, Aprilia, KTM, BMW, and Triumph bikes come with stock steel braided brakes lines, the Japanese rockets come with OEM rubber lines.

A cost saving tactic, and a great aftermarket modification no less, but that may be the cause of our front brake problem.

Stay tuned for more updates, and be sure to order your copy of the 2011 print edition of Inline Performance Magazine HERE at the pre-order price for a limited time.

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