Brakes upgrade

Originally Posted by Paul the 6th

A far as I'm aware the lines make use of all the existing bolts, banjos etc.. I'll check with tc though to avoid misleading you ebc direct (type ebc direct in google) sell pads direct. Not ridiculously expensive but there's sometimes a discount on postage

Ok mate,

Many Thanks

Originally Posted by newts924

Ok mate,

Many Thanks

I've just had goodrich hoses fitted and they came with all the fittings. if your going for race set up (1 line to each side) just make sure they have the double banjo in. There not very expesive to but though.
My brakes are amazing compared to what they were before (if not a little scary at first!) but that also may be to do with the new discs and pads fitted too!
i would reccommend getting race set up as most people seem to say it gives a lot more power (controlable) for not much money.

I would 2nd going for the gsxr calipers. Dont cost that much and i feel it was definatly the best upgrade i have made to my sv....and theres been a few

[northwind]

Originally Posted by thefallenangel

how about going for the 4 pot calipers if you wnt a real brakes upgrade?

I always say the same thing about this, adding more brake without improving the forks isn't a great plan. If you've got sorted forks already, then they're great, but the stock SV forks can be overwhelmed by standard brakes if you weigh over about 11 stone anyway. I reckon that for many folks, the best brake upgrade they can do is to work on the suspension.

Put it a different way, having tried both I reckon I'd stop faster with standard calipers and forks with a basic upgrade- springs and oil- than I would with standard forks and GSXR calipers. Stopping power's nothing if you can't put it on the tarmac.