Brake upgrade

Discussion in 'Mods, Upgrades, Accessories and Products' started by Will, Feb 5, 2018.

  1. Will

    Will New Member

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    I already fitted a Taylormade which sounds sweet and does away with the lump on the back end not forgetting to mention the reduction in weight of the old can
    Rearsets are on my list of upgrades, any recommendations - sites etc?
     
  2. Tezza H

    Tezza H Active Member

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    On a 08 she will be ready for lines anyway,
    As a cheaper option I bought a second hand pair of Brembo M4s off a 2016 GSXR, thinking they would fit, they dont.
    so I would say lines and decent pads.
     
  3. Will

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    I completely overlooked braided hoses. Wanting to add Brembos is partly for aesthetics I admit
     
  4. nigelrb

    nigelrb Elite Member

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    Braided hoses make a BIG difference:

    Bling 2.jpg Bling 1.jpg
     
  5. Will

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    I recommend HEL brakes lines. buy them directly from HEL's website.

    As in regards to rearsets, i would go for R&G, but in all honestly it comes down to looks and quality. Don't buy chinese rearsets :D
     
  7. Tezza H

    Tezza H Active Member

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    tuktuk Elite Member

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    I had the rcs/m4 combo. Great setup.
     
  9. roboticus

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    Yeah I still keep drooling over your calipers
     
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    Might as well add to the bling pictures, she's almost back in road trim. :)

    Dave - Does this mean your underslung rear Brembo set-up will be going begging? ;)

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  11. tuktuk

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    Did you ever have a use for the lines i sent with it?

    Id stripped the bike to sell but think i might keep it now!
     
  12. roboticus

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    I'v still got them. U can have them back if u want. I'v got black ones.
     
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    tuktuk Elite Member

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    Would really appreciate that bud! Let me know how much with postage etc and il send some paypal monies over.
     
  14. roboticus

    roboticus Active Member

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    It's all right mate u sorted me out. Send me your address and I'll post them for u
     
  15. Dave dunlop

    Dave dunlop Elite Member

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    These are going on the TT bike for this season and not the road bike.... so rear HPK staying for a while longer.... soz
     
  16. nigelrb

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    Nice set-up. I see your front brake line is routed in front of the fork rather than behind. Is there a reason for that? Seems a tad dangerous as it could be the victim of flying debris. (Just my view, of course.)
     
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    i have a set of hel lines for sale in black.....
     
  18. roboticus

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    U fancy parting with them wheels please:rolleyes:
     
  19. Will

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    It goes without saying that I’d never buy anything Chinese.
     
  20. nigelrb

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    Reporting back with a bit of egg on my face :(.

    After praising Honda's OEM front brakes, I now understand the Brembo issue on taking my MV out for a while today. The Brembos (to me) have a much softer feel with distinctly better braking with less effort. I was actually astounded at the difference. I now know some calipers aren't just calipers. The learning curve keeps climbing!;)
     

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