Brake maintenance questions - '98 w/ 48K miles

[MontanaBBQ]

Greetings!  I visit often but never post, so please bear with me.

I'm starting into a 48000 mile service on my '98.  Previous maintenance has included changing/bleeding the brakes/clutch fluid and replacing brake pads all around.  I have never replaced the brake and clutch hoses as recommended in the service manual.  Nor have I renewed the brake and clutch master cylinders, clutch slave cylinder, or the caliper pressure and dust seals.  

Are you guys doing all of these recommended services?  Do I really need to replace all of the lines and renew the master cylinders?  One of the guys at Baxter didn't think all of this was really necessary since I have good braking performance and no leaks.  

Thanks for the input,

Doug B.
Billings, Montana

[JetdocX]

I just replaced all my brake lines with custom-made Galfer stainless braided brake hoses and clutch hose.  I think it was a good idea for my peace of mind.  The old lines were ten years old.  I got great service from Cyclebrakes.com.  No affiliation other than buying all my brake lines there for other bikes and always getting descent service.

It's your call.

[MontanaBBQ]

JetDocX,

Thanks for the heads up on cyclebrakes.com.  Did they have the specs to provide lines for a '98, or did you have to provide them info?  Is there a specific person at cyclebrakes I should talk to?  I talked to Galfer directly the other day, but they weren't any help with lines (only rotors and pads).

I gather you replaced the lines, but didn't renew the master cylinders or calipers?  I haven't found an aftermarket source for this stuff, but I'm sure it's out there.

The work you've done at 24K is pretty much what I'm up to - without the suspension mods (I did those before).  I even have some new Nology coils for the beast...

Thanks,
Doug B.

[JetdocX]

I'm on the road right now, but I can get you my measurements for the brake lines as they had no measurements for our Tiggers when I get back home.  

I'll PM them to you?  Please remind me if I forget.  Sometimes the sheeite hits the fan around here and I forget about aything non-airplane related.

[JetdocX]

I did not reseal the master cylinders because I was planning on a brake overhaul later.  Getting the air out of the lines is quite the undertaking.  Be patient.