uk500
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Post by uk500 on May 8, 2007 4:12:13 GMT -5
I have just fitted "EBC" Kevlar pads (front disk), haven't got a full opinion yet as they aren't bedded in. I've found that "Goldfren" make a FA34 pad in HH Sinter (very high performance), I've heard that these pads are not suitable for old cast disks and would wear the disk severely very quickly, anybody tried them ? ? ? ? As there is quite a bit of discussion about adding a second front disk I assume that many of you have a crap front brake like me :-) I reckon that If the HH Sintered pads don't eat disks they would be a big improvement 'cos they have a very high friction rating,,,,Curious.,,,,,Also I have read that you can get a good front brake on a SR just by having decent pads and a GOOD Brake hose (line), a guy reckoned that he could raise the back wheel at road speeds :-0 with just that, So today I'm getting rid of my 24 year old flabby rubber Brake Hose and fitting a Steel braided Teflon core front Hose (line) I let you know,,,,,,,,anybody else using one ?? I've put this up 'cos I've heard that nearly all the mush in the brake is caused by volumetric expansion, (bloating in the hose) my brake is so bad if I squeeze hard I can make the lever touch the grip, all you can do after that is hope :-)) Cheers,,,,,,,,UK
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Post by StewRoss on May 8, 2007 6:13:07 GMT -5
Hi, I have recently fitted a braided Daytona line to my front disc and it has made a difference. I have one for the rear as well but it will take more mucking around to fit. So later...heh, heh... New and better pads would make a further improvement I'm sure. Let us know how you go with that one. SR  |
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Post by davedunsboro on May 8, 2007 6:51:54 GMT -5
Stew where did you source your Daytona brake hose from & how much did it cost? ( I dont want to hijack the thread) .PM me if its too long , cheers Dave .
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Post by miker on May 9, 2007 10:49:07 GMT -5
I've just put on a braided line and I would say there's some improvement, but not a huge amount. So far as a second disk, I'm hesitant to add weight to the front - some have gone to more modern disks and calipers and I think that's a better solution.
miker
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Post by marlon on May 9, 2007 11:13:30 GMT -5
From memory, there's a Brembo bolt-on replacement part available. I figure it might help a touch. I'm going to get those brakelines, Stew, is that from Vanem?
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Post by StewRoss on May 9, 2007 15:29:31 GMT -5
Hi, Yes, I have also looked into locally made ones...about the same price... SR |
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uk500
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Post by uk500 on May 10, 2007 14:33:36 GMT -5
Well, I finally got around to fitting the new brake hose and the difference is huge, I think the reason it has made such a big difference for me ( compared to SR & Miker) is that my original hose must have been in a much worse condition than their's was. The lever now finishes hard and I cannot squeeze it right down to the grip no matter how hard I try, it now stops about a half inch short of the grip! The worrying thing was just how many deep gouges (caused by shaffing) were hidden "in behind" where the hose feeds through the steering head, it really is difficult to inspect that area without taking of the hose. I've only had the bike a couple of months and I'm still catching up in safety related work. I s'pose the moral to this story is beware the 25 year old bike of unknown background/history,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Cheers,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,UK
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Post by chrisbikes on May 16, 2007 8:42:49 GMT -5
Hey!
Getting my '78 SR back on the road again last year, I was really dissapointed in brakes too. Funny, in 1978 I thought they were pretty good..............?
I just re-assemble front brake using a 32" Russell ss braided line (across the counter at any PartsCanada dealer) and new banjos. You'll need a 36" length if using original h'bars.
Chucked the OEM junction while I was at it, and didn't use the holder behind the headlight shell for the reasons others have noted. (Good time to check all the electrical junctions inside the shell while it's apart.)
Last year I had the front disc drilled at a machine shop using the pattern someone on here kindly referenced (thanks!) and new EBC pads as well.
Not too many kms yet, so can't give a final verdict, but braking seems better. Still nowhere close to my '86 GPz 550 with OEM rubber hoses or new DL 650 with same set-up.
One good thing................unless it's an emergengy, rolling off the throttle pretty much brings an SR to a stop anyway!!!!
Good luck!
Chris
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Post by miker on May 16, 2007 9:59:18 GMT -5
LOL! Yeah, engine braking would just about let you dispense with any kind of rear brake. One of the things that makes me nervous while cornering is how dang strong that disk rear is on my '78... scary. I'll be happier once I do the spoke conversion and am back to a drum.
uk500, glad you made your change before anything popped!
miker
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tc
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Post by tc on May 16, 2007 17:57:48 GMT -5
Hi guys I have fitted braided lines front and back to 78 sr what a difference !! the lines are available here in Aust from earls performance parts all in pieces and you cut lines to length and use their crush olives and just screw all parts and unions fittings together and there you are all done , everything that I used was stainless TC
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Post by milkman on May 17, 2007 8:15:12 GMT -5
Where's earls performance parts?
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Post by colinjay on May 20, 2007 22:56:59 GMT -5
Hi guys,
If you check with some of the major car brake specialists you will find that may of them make custom braided stainless brake hoses that comply with the ADR's. I have recently had a full set of three braided SS hoses made for the racer that I am building by Power Brake services in Adelaide. They did a great job, $220 (AUS) and the hoses are fitted with ADR compliance tags.
CJ
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