Brake Upgrade (SP1 Master vs. Caliper replacement)

LotusSevenMan · Post by **LotusSevenMan** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 10:16 pm

Makes sense.
Thanks Paul.
I assume this is due to the slight elasticity of the std rubber hoses so is less in evidence when using say, Hel brake lines etc.

Squiffythewombat · Post by **Squiffythewombat** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 5:43 pm

LotusSevenMan wrote:Makes sense.
Thanks Paul.
I assume this is due to the slight elasticity of the std rubber hoses so is less in evidence when using say, Hel brake lines etc.

Nope, just as effective on braided lines, all my bikes have had braided! I think it also depends on how old the fluid is, its viscosity et al.

mik_str · Post by **mik_str** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 3:57 pm

I ran a SP master cylinder last year (not sure if it was SP1 or SP2, however) and am installing calipers from the SP (believe it's SP2) along with EBC HH pads this year. Looking forward to trying it out

I am told the difference is amazing. BTW, I am already running braided steel lines.

cheers

meintjiesj · Post by **meintjiesj** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 10:29 pm

I'm also going for the upgrade of the brakes this year. The front forks were done by Roger last year so that should help with nose dives. I just got a bit scared last year at Knockhill coming down the straight and it was feeling like I was outbraking the other bikes but meanwhile I was full on the brakes. Just want to confirm that all GSXR 01 to 03 brakes will fit?

I have braided hoses on already and keep the brakes "very" clean and bleed the fluid at least twice a year.

Johan