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minesweeper
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PostPosted: 20:43 - 25 Apr 2005    Post subject: About to bolt these on... Reply with quote
Just got my new calipers through the post for my rvf400 (off a cbr900 rry)
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Any recommendations (with links) for pads and would fitting a new master cylinder be a sensible addition?

With these fitted to my lightened rvf the breaking should be impressive Twisted Evil
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PostPosted: 21:19 - 25 Apr 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
Before you do so.

Get some braided hoses, I see they only have the "rubbers" on.

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minesweeper
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PostPosted: 21:22 - 25 Apr 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
When i bought them they had rubber ones, but fitting them to the braided i already have on my rvf Smile thanks for the advice mate.
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mchaggis
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PostPosted: 21:39 - 25 Apr 2005    Post subject: Re: About to bolt these on... Reply with quote
minesweeper wrote:

Any recommendations (with links) for pads and would fitting a new master cylinder be a sensible addition?


If the total slave cylinder area of the new calipers is the same as the old calipers, then I wouldn't bother.

If the new area is more than the old, you'll have to put a in lot more effort/ lever travel at the lever to get the same braking effect. Fitting a larger master cylinder would probably be a good idea if possible in this case.

If the slave area is less than it was before, you'll no doubt have much sharper and more sensitive brakes. Fitting a smaller master cylinder to get the same ratio between the master and slave area as before might depend on how you want the brakes to feel and whether you want to run the risk of grabbing a handful and going over the front with an emergency stop.
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Claud 14.7 to 1
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PostPosted: 21:46 - 25 Apr 2005    Post subject: Re: About to bolt these on... Reply with quote
minesweeper wrote:

With these fitted to my lightened rvf the breaking should be impressive Twisted Evil


Hopefully not. Wink

Should stop pretty well though. Sweet calipers, I'm jealous.
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minesweeper
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PostPosted: 08:56 - 26 Apr 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
If by slave area you mean pad size, these ones are larger then the standard rvf jobbies. Looks like i better start hunting an r1 or fireblade master cylinder down Cool

Claud doesnt the cbr400 have any options for brake upgrades?

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Claud 14.7 to 1
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PostPosted: 09:49 - 26 Apr 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
minesweeper wrote:

Claud doesnt the cbr400 have any options for brake upgrades?


Yes but Claud has no money. Laughing

I'm sure I've seen an adaptor plate made up, so it can take those same calipers. I think I'll fit some braided lines, and improve them the cheapo way, the've got to be worth £20.

Your Rvf will stop stupidly fast with those on. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 14:18 - 26 Apr 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
minesweeper wrote:
If by slave area you mean pad size, these ones are larger then the standard rvf jobbies


Not pad area. The area of the pistons on the brake calipers.

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