Problem with GSXR front brakes.

[flymo]

best thing to do, before filling the brake system is have all the components in place and check for smooth rotation of the wheel. Nothing should bind. If it does you should be able to see where.

Check that the calipers are roughly central to the disc they are surrounding. The pistons should find there own relative position when brake pressure is applied, it doesn't matter than one side extends out of the caliper more than the other (within reason). Also check that the pads are lined up so that they contact the disc in the correct place.

If all that checks out then you likely have a problem up at the handlebar, my guess though is that the pistons aren't returning into the calipers properly due to swollen seals or some other problem.

Ok guess i will have to take a trip to my suzuki dealer and get some seals and stripping down the calipers again today, and rebuilding with rubber grease this time lol.

I need some more information on the calliper spacers as well anybody got any ideas?

[flymo]

Originally Posted by hopper650

I need some more information on the calliper spacers as well anybody got any ideas?

Just pop it all together and measure the gaps.

Originally Posted by flymo

Just pop it all together and measure the gaps.

Which gaps? There are no gaps between the calipers and fork legs if that's where you mean

[Bibio]

its a simple case of maths to work out the size you need.

320-310/2=5mm

Originally Posted by Bibio

its a simple case of maths to work out the size you need.

320-310/2=5mm

Ok so a 5mm spacer between the calipers and the fork legs. Is that as well as the locating collar that is between them at the moment?

[Bibio]

you have to replace the collar's with another that is 5mm bigger to give you the extra 5mm required to lift the callipers clear of the disc. this 5mm will end up what looks like a washer between the calliper and the calliper mounting on the fork lower bracket.

like these
http://customspacers.co.uk/products-...oulders-10mm1/

no they are not the ones you want but you could try phoning them to see if they will make a set for you.

[flymo]

where are these dimensions coming from?

[Bibio]

Originally Posted by flymo

where are these dimensions coming from?

he has 320mm sv1000 discs and gsxr k6 callipers that are designed for 310 discs so you have to raise the callipers to fit the 320 discs or go and buy 310 discs. the cheaper option is to spacer them out.

[flymo]

Originally Posted by Bibio

he has 320mm sv1000 discs and gsxr k6 callipers that are designed for 310 discs so you have to raise the callipers to fit the 320 discs or go and buy 310 discs. the cheaper option is to spacer them out.

yep, was just out of interest wondering if all these dimensions were available for reference somewhere.

On the spacers though, I wouldnt have thought necessary assuming everything runs freely and the pads line up with the braking surface well enough. The link you provided shows spacers that would move the calipers laterally rather than reposition them further away from the front axle center line?

edit..... aha....I'm with you. The calipers are radially mounted rather than side on as with stock SV items right?