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[cl0nd0n]

Hi guys

Just after some advise on upgrading my 748bp '00 brakes.

They have started to feel a bit spongy now & since I am stripping the entire bike down it seems like a perfect time to upgrade.

I don't have a massive budget for the brakes & really just want to get maximum performance for minimal cost.

Should I just change the pads, fluids & install braided hoses? Maybe even discs? I fancy some wavy's if they can be found at the right price!

If so any advise on what to go for would be gratefully recieved as I am not really up to speed on braking setup's!

Thanks

Chris.

[Rushjob]

When was the fluid last changed?
It should be done every 2 years on aroad bike.
If that's been done recently then the next thing to do costs nothing but one cable tie & 12 hours.
Pull the front brake on hard.
Fix the lever in place with a cable tie nice & tight & leave overnight.
Cut cable tie.
Apparently the constant pressure forces any minute bubbles out!
It works...
Try it

[Edited on 6-8-2005 by Rushjob]

[748IOM]

For me I've found the 748 to have the best brakes I've owned so far, I think that has a lot to do with them being Brembo's!!

Coming from an '04 R1 that speaks volumes to me anyway.

If your brakes are feeling spongy then its either going to be the fluid or the pads.

If the fluid has been changed in the last two year then there shouldn't be an issue with it.

Check the pads to see how much meat is left on them, or they may just need a clean.

My bike has got braided hoses on, which I'm sure comes as standard?? I would say out of most upgrades these do make one of the most noticeable difference.

Wavy discs are ok but nothing to write home about, haven't seen any on the MotoGP bikes

[Edited on 6-8-2005 by 748IOM]

[Mr_S]

Originally posted by Rushjob
Apparently the constant pressure forces any minute bubbles out!
[Edited on 6-8-2005 by Rushjob]

Nah, compressing the fluid like this just forces absorption of the air into the fluid. That's why in a few days you need to do it again.

[aka.eric]

Go for the 4pad P34 calipers and quality hoses,if the original calipers are 65mm spacing,straight swap.Bendix pads from Cornerspeed and jobs a good un.

[spinoli1]

Ditto Eric,

Bang-for-buck, the P34 calipers are awesome. The same or less money than replacement discs, but with garuanteed results.

They're not that expensive new as a DP upgrade, and used they should no more than £250 - try Pro-Twins which is where I got mine. SBK Carbon Lorranine pads work well and make a bizzo sizzling sound, if you like that kind of thing.

Make sure your mountings are 65mm, or you'll need adaptor plates.

Spinoli

[Bungi]

yeah its been said

4 pad calipers are the way to go.

excellent value for money upgrade

shouldnt be £250 though i dont think they are much more than that new ??

some one on thne board had some for sale asking about £145 recently
if i remember right and ive seen go for that sort of money on ebay..

[Festa748]

Yeh buy a new pair when the pads are shot go buy another set and sell the old ones its cheaper than buying pads