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Brake upgrades?

Posted: 12 Oct 2008, 14:52
by Z1K
Are there any front brake upgrades available for the MK1? My bike feels severely underbraked.

Re: Brake upgrades?

Posted: 12 Oct 2008, 17:07
by fallenmikethebike
[quote="Z1K"]Are there any front brake upgrades available for the MK1? My bike feels severely underbraked.[/quot
Hi ZIK 'the brake power kind of depends on your relative benchmark , all things being equal the standard brake should have sufficient retardation for normal usage .
Try all the cheap fixes first, degrease disc , renew fluid DOT 4 bleed system thoroughly , check and clean if required piston ,and renew seals if required .
Failing that a stainless ,replacement hose sometimes helps.
Regards Mike

Re: Brake upgrades?

Posted: 12 Oct 2008, 18:16
by abigsupermoto
if your caliper/pads etc are ok you could put a bigger disc on, like a 320 mm supermoto disc from braking + adapter bracket, and if that aint enough you could add a braking supermoto caliper. But on standard tires it would be very easy to lock up the front and fall off

Re: Brake upgrades?

Posted: 12 Oct 2008, 20:09
by knackeredMk1
Follow FMtB's advice first. A 320mm front disk is pretty savage if you are using the bike off road :!: .

On a Mk1 all the seals (calliper & master cylinder) are probably very tired.