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TSM · 07-02-05, 11:25 PM

Can most brake calipers be altinated between bikes.

There are a set of nice ducati calipers in GOLD on ebay, will they fit??

07-02-05, 11:28 PM

You can make them fit with adapter plates, but they'd be so strong that you'd find your forks not stiff enough.
I've got a pair of GSXR calipers from a 2000 model, they're easier to fit but with braided lines and HH pads I've got more than enough brakes.

TSM · 07-02-05, 11:35 PM

If they stay cheep (i doubt it) i want them just because they look cool, plus they are brembo.

Would they work fine with the current disks?

What do you need the adapter plates for, where do you get them from?

07-02-05, 11:37 PM

They would work fine with the current disks assuming you made the adapter plates the correct size. You would also need to change your master cylinder as well though.

TSM · 07-02-05, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike1234

They would work fine with the current disks assuming you made the adapter plates the correct size. You would also need to change your master cylinder as well though.

Do you mean that the brake handle unit would have to be a diffrent one?

TSM · 07-02-05, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike1234

They would work fine with the current disks assuming you made the adapter plates the correct size. You would also need to change your master cylinder as well though.

Does that mean a new brake handle unit?

07-02-05, 11:54 PM

A master cylinder of any bike that uses 6 pot calipers should do the trick, think ZX7RR or TL1000R. Of course a nice Brembo radial master cylinder would be ideal but they're costly.

08-02-05, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burner

A master cylinder of any bike that uses 6 pot calipers should do the trick, think ZX7RR or TL1000R. Of course a nice Brembo radial master cylinder would be ideal but they're costly.

Doesn't need to be from a bike with 6 pot calipers as those Brembos only have 4. Pretty much anything from a modern 600 or above would most likely work.

08-02-05, 12:12 AM

What's the bore on the original SV m/cyl?

jambo · 08-02-05, 10:13 AM

Eh?

Any Brake master cylinder will work with any caliper, but you're unlikley to get the bext outright performance from them. All the master cylinder does is force brake fluid into the system applying pressure behind the pistons, fundametally all master cylinders work the same. Granted if the master cylinder was off a 1 disc 1 pot 125cc bike it would not be up to task but I see no problem here.

Have a look online for adaptor plates or (even better) contact Brembo and ask if:
1) They have a recomended adapter plate
2) if the master cylinder you have will work

07-02-05, 11:25 PM	#1
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	Brakes Can most brake calipers be altinated between bikes. There are a set of nice ducati calipers in GOLD on ebay, will they fit?? __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

07-02-05, 11:35 PM	#3
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	If they stay cheep (i doubt it) i want them just because they look cool, plus they are brembo. Would they work fine with the current disks? What do you need the adapter plates for, where do you get them from? __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

08-02-05, 10:13 AM	#10
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	Eh? Any Brake master cylinder will work with any caliper, but you're unlikley to get the bext outright performance from them. All the master cylinder does is force brake fluid into the system applying pressure behind the pistons, fundametally all master cylinders work the same. Granted if the master cylinder was off a 1 disc 1 pot 125cc bike it would not be up to task but I see no problem here. Have a look online for adaptor plates or (even better) contact Brembo and ask if: 1) They have a recomended adapter plate 2) if the master cylinder you have will work __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can

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07-02-05, 11:28 PM	#2
BURNER Guest Posts: n/a	You can make them fit with adapter plates, but they'd be so strong that you'd find your forks not stiff enough. I've got a pair of GSXR calipers from a 2000 model, they're easier to fit but with braided lines and HH pads I've got more than enough brakes.

07-02-05, 11:37 PM	#4
Mike1234 Guest Posts: n/a	They would work fine with the current disks assuming you made the adapter plates the correct size. You would also need to change your master cylinder as well though.

07-02-05, 11:54 PM	#7
BURNER Guest Posts: n/a	A master cylinder of any bike that uses 6 pot calipers should do the trick, think ZX7RR or TL1000R. Of course a nice Brembo radial master cylinder would be ideal but they're costly.

08-02-05, 12:12 AM	#9
BURNER Guest Posts: n/a	What's the bore on the original SV m/cyl?