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Old 18-Apr-2004, 22:45
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996 Bip brake upgrades

Just been out on my 2001 (or is it 2000?) Bip for the first time this year - jesus wept the brakes are dreadful.

I can't decide whether they've deteriorated over winter or i've just realised how bad they really are as the last bike I rode is my new ZX6 track bike with radial stoppers which are incredible.

What pads have ppl. upgraded to, or are the 4 pad Brembos a worthwhile upgrade!
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Old 18-Apr-2004, 23:05
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The 4 pad brembos are much much better....

...might it be glazing of the brake pads if you haven't ridden her for a while?

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Old 18-Apr-2004, 23:12
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Cheapest option is to start with a new set of good pads i.e. Bendix MF or MRR.
And if you hav`nt changed your fluid for a while try that.

Then as Tim says try and pick up a set of four pad callipers then after that go for some cast floating discs.

You`ll get on the Kwak and then think that needs an upgrade
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Old 18-Apr-2004, 23:24
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996 brake upgrades

I've recently upgraded the brakes on my 916sps to 19mm radial master cylinder and new P4 calipers. This was a Ducati upgrade kit which also included two clip ons and new reservoir, etc. .....what a difference it has made. It's like learning to ride a new bike and last week, whilst on my 996, I could n't believe how dreadful the brakes seemed in comparision. I would wholeheartedly recommend the upgrade kit.
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Old 18-Apr-2004, 23:31
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i have a set of 4 pad callipers sat spare on my shelf and keep think of sticking them on but to be honest its the back brake thats crap! its that bad i might just throw away the lever.
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P4 calipers are an effective (& relativley cheap) option. The brakes on my 888 were appalling, and have just fitted brembo cast iron full floaters and a brembo radial master cylinder, and the difference is incredible..even with 'average' pads.

Everyone should have a brembo radial MC !- there just brilliant and look trick (see pic!)

I have the 96823402B
ducati performance SBK radial upgrade kits here..consisting of a 19x20 radial master cylinder, braided hose kit, and the pressure switch to operate the brake light. List is £456.12...if you want one ill do it for £250...U2U if interested

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Old 19-Apr-2004, 10:35
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Weeksy - get the proper ducati item - part number 96818500b...£28 which is specifically recommended for the brembo MC. There are some cheaper versions (around £20) but they are not as well made..and for the sake of £8 id always go genuine.
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