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Hey all, I have a 1999 KDX200 I have been rebuilding. She's running really nice but the front brake just went dead. I think the pads are pretty worn, but the brake lever just feels like its dead. I checked the fluid and basics like that.

Should I rebuild the brake? Or can and should I upgrade with something better? I would like to upgrade but I'm not sure of cost or what exactly I would buy that would be compatible.

Thanks in advance.

If it were mine I would rebuild. Rocky Mountain atvmc has all the parts in stock. For aftermarket the master cylinder and caliper rebuild kits are about $35 combined. Pads average another $35. New pad pin bolts are about $6 and the fluid. I would recommend a reverse bleeder. I got one off of eBay for about $20 and won't service the fluid without it now. Check out YouTube if you've never seen reverse bleeding. That or the vacuum style can save you a lot of cuss words

Hi. Welcome to kdxrider.

How worn are the pads? Is the fluid from 1998?

lol... I think everything was from 1999... its been sitting mostly. But I've had to replace a lot of things, and some things I've replaced cosmetically. Motor is great and seems to be in good condition, but honestly I don't have anything to compare it too so for me its like new!

Okay, so this is what I've decided to do...

I ordered rebuild kits for both the OEM master cylinder, and the Caliper...
I ordered new pads (front and rear), and a steel braided line.
I also ordered a Honda CR125 master cylinder off ebay... somebody told me they are much better and it was $30 bucks... so I'll give it a try.
Wish me luck! I haven't don't this before, but I'm sure I can figure it out with the help of youtube... I wanted this bike as a right of passage type of learning bike anyway.

Cody

Rebuild the cylinder and master, add the steel line and the stock brake will be fine.

Well, all right then. You can't beat new.