888 brake upgrade

dig7465 · 02-Sep-2006, 21:50

having just ridden a guys 748 at the twins ralley, i have come to the conclusion that the brakes on my t8 need to be improved, the bike is in std trim, and the brakes had a major winter overhaul, but im still not happy. any suggestion. cheers dave.

DC · 02-Sep-2006, 21:59

What about the p34 calipers? And perhaps a radial brake master cylinder?

Dont know if they would fit right on, probably not. Must be able to get some new mounting brackets made up though??

DC.

dig7465 · 02-Sep-2006, 22:11

Hi dc, whats a p34, im new to this t8 game. cheers

aka.eric · 02-Sep-2006, 22:35

P34,s are the calipers used on later models,they are a 65mm mounting as opposed to the 888s 40mm mounting.Adaptors are available.The other options all depend on the depth of your pocket,Brembo GP calipers,radial master cylinders,master cylinder from later models etc.Maybe an idea to start with a good set of pads,I prefer Bendix and aftermarket hoses,HEL are excellent.Then if you need more braking power,a new master cylinder,calipers etc.And a decent front tyre to handle all the braking!.

doogalman · 02-Sep-2006, 22:59

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DC · 02-Sep-2006, 23:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by doogalman

You need these
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WoW, If I had the 40mm spacing and was after new calipers these could be pretty good stoppers and the ones for me.

DC

aka.eric · 02-Sep-2006, 23:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by doogalman

You need these
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Expensive paper weights.

dig7465 · 02-Sep-2006, 23:30

what bikes do the p34 come from 916? 996? 748. i have carbon lorriane pads and michilen pilot sport tyres at the moment. would different discs help.

doogalman · 02-Sep-2006, 23:37

Radial master cylinder and braided lines more probably make bigest differance without changing calipers. Changed to a radial master on the 996 as first upgrade. Well worth it.
P34's from 998 and early 749 999 and aprillias mille. Great calipers but 65mm bolt spacing.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DUCATI-749-999...QQcmdZViewItem

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02-Sep-2006, 21:50	#1
dig7465 Registered Forum User Posts: 30 Join Date: Aug 2006 888 brake upgrade having just ridden a guys 748 at the twins ralley, i have come to the conclusion that the brakes on my t8 need to be improved, the bike is in std trim, and the brakes had a major winter overhaul, but im still not happy. any suggestion. cheers dave. Reply

02-Sep-2006, 21:59	#2
DC Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 865 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sandhurst, Berkshire. Mood: Double 9, Single 6. What about the p34 calipers? And perhaps a radial brake master cylinder? Dont know if they would fit right on, probably not. Must be able to get some new mounting brackets made up though?? DC. Reply

02-Sep-2006, 22:11	#3
dig7465 Registered Forum User Posts: 30 Join Date: Aug 2006 Hi dc, whats a p34, im new to this t8 game. cheers Reply

02-Sep-2006, 22:59	#5
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02-Sep-2006, 23:30	#8
dig7465 Registered Forum User Posts: 30 Join Date: Aug 2006 what bikes do the p34 come from 916? 996? 748. i have carbon lorriane pads and michilen pilot sport tyres at the moment. would different discs help. Reply