Better brakes

[rob13]

Having decided to go for the hagon prog springs, im now wondering how I can improve the brakes on the bike. I bought braided lines last year and theyve been ok, even if I havent felt a noticeable difference over stock(dont think the stock were that worn), without changing callipers or discs, are there a set of pads which are particularly better than standard? I seem to find that when I'm out on rideouts with other people on different bikes, I always take longer to brake to stop and wonder if changing pads will make much of a difference. I would imagine the suspension upgrade should go somewhere to improving it as there should be less dive etc but want more bite from them. They feel toothless at the moment

[vzzzbuxt]

stick some sintered pads on and id advise cleaning out the callipers... at a push put an uprated mastercylinder on it.


dont try and replace the callipers, ive heard the forks cant take the 4pot one as as they are too heavy/powerful for them ( they are only little skinny forks)


i have just cleaned callipers/sintered pads and braided lines and they rock... you will probably find the preogreesive springs may help aswell once fitted ( i have ohlins springs-but not yet fitted them_)

[Scoobs]

Carbone Lorraine's always get a good write up. Hein Gericke pads are (or certainly were) rebranded Carbone Lorraines. Make sure the whole set up is clean and the pistons are free to move in the calipers.

[rob13]

Will have to pop into Gerickes to see if thats still the case. Isnt EBC the industry for pads?

[Sid Squid]

As long as they're working properly the SV brakes are fine, not ever going to be supersport brakes but perfectly adequate all the same. Make sure the calipers are completely free, that the pistons aren't sticking and that the discs are clean. Don't forget to check that the lever is free too, any drag there can have a marked effect on the braking. Pads: Carbon Lorraine are well regarded, but then many people like the EBC HH.

dont try and replace the callipers, ive heard the forks cant take the 4pot one as as they are too heavy/powerful for them ( they are only little skinny forks)
A number of people from this very forum have fitted GSXR calipers, with suitable adapters of course, works well.

[admin]

I can recommend the EBC HH pads.

[dirtydog]

A number of people from this very forum have fitted GSXR calipers, with suitable adapters of course, works well.


Yup they do work very well :smt077

[rob13]

Think I'll go with the EBC HH pads unless the HG ones are supposed to be even better for the money

[whitea42]

I'm looking at getting SS braided lines for the front (2 separate lines) and rear. How long do the front and rear brake lines need to be?
It's for an '06 SV650S

[Stu]

I'm looking at getting SS braided lines for the front (2 separate lines) and rear. How long do the front and rear brake lines need to be?
It's for an '06 SV650S
Not as long as Hel make them!




Sorry.

[Keith1983]

I bought some braided hoses for my curvy sv but never fitted them, will they fit on my pointy? They are Hel. Are these really much longer than necessary?

[Ceri JC]

Not as long as Hel make them!




Sorry.

Reminds me of a letter in one of the bike mags a few years back. Chap was sent aftermarket brake lines, thought they were too long. Sent them back asking them to take 5cm (or whatever) off them. They did exactly as he asked, he fitted them and admired the much tidier looking lines. First ride out on them, he pops a wheelie, as the fork uncompressed, it ripped the lines out of the calipers, coating his (still airborne) front wheel in brake fluid. Needless to say, he didn't land the wheelie very well. :)

[thor]

Yup they do work very well :smt077

+1

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