Brembo Brake Upgrade
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michael parris heuberger
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Mike Chambers
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Mate here just put brembos (Suzuki )on his 09 model with brembo master cylinder, had to get handle bar extended to allow master cylinder (wider) to fit
GNBRETT
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its a Gen 1. ok jus upgrade with RCS masters? I will look into doing that thanx
bigoltool
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I was where you are a few years ago. I started this thread then. I could not be happier with the 4 pad Brembos I have. YMMV
RedBusarider
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I got John putting me together a parts list so I don't miss anything I will update after its installed.....
I MAY be interested in this too as I have a Gen I and that's one thing that I think would make it even a better bike.
Take lots of pics when you do this and post them for us. Thanks.
Same as Pm,,
Here is every thing for the top clamp set up,, Masters, Fluid cups, and brackets.
Clutch Master,,
https://www.sportbikes4hireshop.com/ecommerce/product_info.php?cPath=77_146&products_id=257
Switch, is in a drop down menu tab for the clutch switch, $11
Brake Master,
https://www.sportbikes4hireshop.com/ecommerce/product_info.php?cPath=77_78&products_id=58
Reservoirs,, are your choice of Style,, But you need 2, as well as the brackets,, I used on all my bike, the CT450b, Sweet is not Cheep!
https://www.sportbikes4hireshop.com/ecommerce/product_info.php?cPath=141&products_id=230
Any questions, call PJ, and tell him i referred you, and he will take care of you.
Also, make sure you ask for the Radial brake line adapters, or you will have a problem with the length of the lines.
All of this is an upgrade for the Gen1 forks, and calipers.
If you want to upgrade to Gen 2 forks, it can be way better, with Brembo HP calipers, but that many more $$$$
Here is every thing for the top clamp set up,, Masters, Fluid cups, and brackets.
Clutch Master,,
https://www.sportbikes4hireshop.com/ecommerce/product_info.php?cPath=77_146&products_id=257
Switch, is in a drop down menu tab for the clutch switch, $11
Brake Master,
https://www.sportbikes4hireshop.com/ecommerce/product_info.php?cPath=77_78&products_id=58
Reservoirs,, are your choice of Style,, But you need 2, as well as the brackets,, I used on all my bike, the CT450b, Sweet is not Cheep!
https://www.sportbikes4hireshop.com/ecommerce/product_info.php?cPath=141&products_id=230
Any questions, call PJ, and tell him i referred you, and he will take care of you.
Also, make sure you ask for the Radial brake line adapters, or you will have a problem with the length of the lines.
All of this is an upgrade for the Gen1 forks, and calipers.
If you want to upgrade to Gen 2 forks, it can be way better, with Brembo HP calipers, but that many more $$$$
I copied John. This is really a great setup. I have the cheaper 108 mm Brembo calipers though, still significant improvement over stock with SS lines and even over stock with the Brembo Master Cylinder.
Think front bake "systems" (disks, calipers, lines and MC). I have heard of GSX 1K full swaps, Kawasaki full swaps, then Brembo and Behinger (spelling?). My experience is with Brembo, which is an amazingly effective fix. You can also go to a 320 mm disk with spacers on the calipers to accommodate the bigger disks. Not sure of the value of this but if you turn your disks red hot on a regular basis this might be for you. On the Brembo the 108mm are about $1,200, the HP's are the gold standard at about $2,000. That's just calipers!
The biggest thing I noticed with the brake upgrade was not all out stopping power but control. I now brake with just one or two fingers. You can feel the tire on the ground, and trail braking deep into the turn is very easy. Feel is amazing and you feel much safer.
I'm pretty sure you know all this though GNBRETT. Good luck with the upgrade and don't forget lots of pictures. Let us know what you are considering and why you made the choices you make.
The biggest thing I noticed with the brake upgrade was not all out stopping power but control. I now brake with just one or two fingers. You can feel the tire on the ground, and trail braking deep into the turn is very easy. Feel is amazing and you feel much safer.
I'm pretty sure you know all this though GNBRETT. Good luck with the upgrade and don't forget lots of pictures. Let us know what you are considering and why you made the choices you make.
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