gt550k brake pipe

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quark77
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gt550k brake pipe

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hi guys does the gt550k use a different caliper to accomadate the steel brake pipe ? just changed my system for the original and it leaks from the steel pipe , in the centre of the union
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Alan H
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I changed mine as the original was very tired. Just fit another type.
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managed to get a really good correct caliper so all done and i ve learn t a bit more :D cheers
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Good news, but please don't let being 'original' compromise your safety.
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is right Allan , brakes wern t up to much in the day , i wouldn t ride it if brakes were iffy
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Don't ride it in the wet then, unless you have a drilled disc and modern pads. Trust me on that one!
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no probs i m protected by the warning sticker on the fork leg lol :D
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I wish I could get more of these done......

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:D :D lol spot on
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