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Post by paulperth on Nov 4, 2019 14:35:37 GMT 1
What brake pads are people using for the above ?
Currently using EBC but the brakes are terrible, they just don’t stop me very well
Cheers
Paul
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Post by steve h on Nov 5, 2019 0:19:39 GMT 1
It's not the pads... Its normal, they are crap brakes.
It was a retrograde step not using the previous RD braking system.
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Post by paulperth on Nov 5, 2019 4:01:11 GMT 1
Their shocking Steve Would sintered brake pads improve them ? Paul It's not the pads... Its normal, they are crap brakes. It was a retrograde step not using the previous RD braking system. |
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Post by steve h on Nov 5, 2019 4:31:59 GMT 1
Don't know if they will make much difference, you have a limited choice of pads anyway. Those brakes nearly killed me back in the day, I've had 4 RDs with them all equally crap. The two C models I rode could squeal the front and lock it up.. the only squeal from my E and F's was me. I have fitted another m/cylinder but not been out on the bike to try it (250LC cylinder) So cannot say if it's better. If not then brick and rope will double the braking..
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Post by paulperth on Nov 6, 2019 1:47:08 GMT 1
Brick and rope ! Ha ha ha I might go belt and braces and go rope and anchor Why are they so crap though? Don't know if they will make much difference, you have a limited choice of pads anyway. Those brakes nearly killed me back in the day, I've had 4 RDs with them all equally crap. The two C models I rode could squeal the front and lock it up.. the only squeal from my E and F's was me. I have fitted another m/cylinder but not been out on the bike to try it (250LC cylinder) So cannot say if it's better. If not then brick and rope will double the braking.. |
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Post by steve h on Nov 6, 2019 15:11:58 GMT 1
I'm no engineer, but it's probably due to having one piston, surface area, pressure and m/cyl sizing. And most probably cost!
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Post by paulperth on Nov 7, 2019 14:59:13 GMT 1
Is there any upgrades like the blue spot calipers on the LC’s I ask because the brakes are seriously dangerous and take away the enjoyment of owning the bike ? I'm no engineer, but it's probably due to having one piston, surface area, pressure and m/cyl sizing. And most probably cost! |
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Post by steve h on Nov 7, 2019 15:03:32 GMT 1
Someone must of done a calliper change, air cooled site might offer some info.
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Post by chrisg on Dec 4, 2019 13:47:14 GMT 1
Someone must of done a calliper change, air cooled site might offer some info. It is possible to do a twin disc conversion. Have you got braided hoses, no air in system? |
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Post by akirasan on May 16, 2020 16:26:41 GMT 1
I changed the master cylinder for a modern one and the brakes are good.
So it does not look original but it works.
Loads on ebay from china about £15
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Post by steeley on May 16, 2020 18:04:51 GMT 1
I put a pair of ypvs f2 forks on one years ago . This involved shortening the stanchions . I suppose you could use the lowers on the 250e stanchions . You could sell the ypvs stanchions on . Even with the 250e m/cylinder the brakes are really good.
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Post by stuzx4r on May 21, 2020 9:29:05 GMT 1
Hi, I run the early ypvs (lc2 their shorter) forks on my aircooled E. They fit into the standard yokes (both 35mm) and allow you to mount 2 calipers. The standard RD wheel has the facility to mount 2 discs but I can not recall if I used standard discs at this point.
I have now gone a step further and have used the Ypvs wheel and added caliper brackets with R1 brakes, it really stops now!
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bigal
L plate rider.
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Post by bigal on May 27, 2020 12:19:05 GMT 1
Someone must of done a calliper change, air cooled site might offer some info. It is possible to do a twin disc conversion. Have you got braided hoses, no air in system? Twin disc on my RD, braided hoses and still pretty poor  |
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