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Author Topic: How small are my calipers  (Read 2066 times)
techno
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« on: July 28, 2010, 01:18:03 AM »
As part of my overall S2R800 upgrade, I purchased some 4 piston, front brake callipers from an S2R1000.

Side by side, they make my current callipers look puny. And no, I'm not holding the new ones closer to the camera.



No wonder is such a popular upgrade.

Can't wait to finish this mod so I can feel the power.

Might have to start lifting weights to build up my arms so I can hang on.  Shocked
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« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2010, 05:08:16 AM »
brakes just slow you down anyway....
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« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2010, 06:56:43 AM »
how much more does the new setup weigh though?
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« Reply #3 on: July 28, 2010, 09:59:47 AM »
Brakes are for sissies.   cheeky
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« Reply #4 on: July 28, 2010, 10:38:48 AM »
How much did that run you? Are you upgrading the BMC to a bigger size? I def wanna do this next.
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« Reply #5 on: July 28, 2010, 02:08:24 PM »
Oooh, that looks nice.

Reckon they'd look even nicer in gold...
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« Reply #6 on: July 28, 2010, 05:48:20 PM »
Hey, I think those were mine!   cheeky

Quote from: Raux on July 28, 2010, 06:56:43 AM
how much more does the new setup weigh though?

If I remember correctly, the 4 pistons are still lighter as the 2 pistons have that silver bracket that the caliper mounts to.
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« Reply #7 on: July 29, 2010, 01:00:10 AM »
Quote from: Airborne on July 28, 2010, 10:38:48 AM
How much did that run you? Are you upgrading the BMC to a bigger size? I def wanna do this next.

Um, about $150 USD plus postage. (Yes Darkstar, I believe they were yours).

I assume BMC means Brake Master Cylinder. I don't plan to at this stage. I just need to buy some rotors and I have dual braided lines I think might fit.

As for the extra weight, I don't think I will be worrying about unsprung weight when some numpty driver pulls out in front of me.
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« Reply #8 on: July 29, 2010, 08:18:40 AM »
Quote from: Raux on July 28, 2010, 06:56:43 AM
how much more does the new setup weigh though?

My memory is a bit IZ_, but when I switched over from the stock setup on the M695 to 4-pad brembos with narrow-band rotors I seem to recall that the total package was a good bit lighter.  I weighed things, but I can't find the numbers!

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« Reply #9 on: July 29, 2010, 09:44:39 AM »
Are you saying my brakes are... small?
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« Reply #10 on: July 29, 2010, 11:33:34 AM »
Looks like your caliper just climbed out of some VERY cold water.
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« Reply #11 on: July 29, 2010, 11:36:20 AM »
Brake envy is a very common thing and very normal.

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« Reply #12 on: July 30, 2010, 02:23:51 AM »
Quote from: suzyj on July 28, 2010, 02:08:24 PM

Reckon they'd look even nicer in gold...

Actually they are easier to find in gold but I wanted the black ones as there is no gold on my bike at the moment and I think it would look out of place.
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« Reply #13 on: July 30, 2010, 12:51:35 PM »
Quote from: techno on July 30, 2010, 02:23:51 AM
Actually they are easier to find in gold but I wanted the black ones as there is no gold on my bike at the moment and I think it would look out of place.

Nice thinkin' Techno. That's why I went for the silver 4-pads like BK's.

I have since found a bit of gold creeping onto the bike bang head laughingdp

EDIT: Oh and when I saw the two calipers side by side I thought 'don't those 2 piston calipers look cute' - still do when I see them on a bike.
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« Reply #14 on: July 30, 2010, 04:53:37 PM »
Quote from: Betty on July 30, 2010, 12:51:35 PM
I have since found a bit of gold creeping onto the bike bang head laughingdp

Embrace your inner Matty!

There's a big advantage to the black ones, and that's cost.  Having bought gold ones, I fear the days are numbered for my black rear caliper.
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