Brake Rotors - Which ones would you get?

[Mojo S2R]

I've been thinking of upgrading my rotors and at first liked the Braketech CMC rotors that kopfjager is sporting, but mejebus over a grand each.  I've first found the Galfer wave rotors and the ABM Peak EVO which I liked.  I think I finally found the ones I like but have never heard of them - the Yana Shiki Full Floating Wave rotor.

Does anybody have any knowledge on these?  If you were about to buy a set which would you get?

The Yana Shiki Rotors:


The Braketechs:


The Galfers:


The ABMs:

[RAT900]

The same question was asked over on the 'Busa forum the consensus is............ run screaming

[Monstermash]

The same question was asked over on the 'Busa forum the consensus is............ run screaming

 I think the better question is... what the hell are you doing over on the Busa forum? Lol


 To the OP. Are you looking to improve performance or it is all about the bling?

[Raux]

another option  is Braking

www.braking.it

I have the STX wave full-floaters



http://www.braking.com/Braking/sito/documenti_allegati/54_link_inglese_STX.pdf

[Mojo S2R]

[snip]Are you looking to improve performance or it is all about the bling?

I would think that any brake upgrade should improve performance.  Hence the word upgrade.  If they look good but don't perform then why get them.  It's just a safety issue thing for me though they don't have to be race quality as I won't be running any races any time soon.  But, if I am going to spend some money I would also like it to have bling factored in.  I mean, if someone handed you the best performing brake rotors ever made but they are made of some sort of bright baby pink unobtanium that is impossible to color change, would you put them on your bike?  I want some better performing brake rotors that won't fall apart and look badass all at the same time.  If they can look like rotary blades and double performance of the OEMs then I'm in.

another option  is Braking

www.braking.it

I have the STX wave full-floaters



http://www.braking.com/Braking/sito/documenti_allegati/54_link_inglese_STX.pdf

Thanks for the suggestion Raux.  I've added them as an option on the poll.  I'll continue to do so as other suggestions are made.

[mattc7]

If you aren't in the rain too often, there's nothing better than the braketech axis Irons (except the axis CMCs). They aren't the best looking shape wise, but they're stupid light, and they perform better than anything i've ever used.

They CAN rust alittle, so use them or keep them clean.

They are the only full-floating rotor, where the pin isn't load bearing, so you get better energy transfer, with less shutter.  AND they drop more weight than going from cast marchesinins to carbon wheels

[stopintime]

Is your bike still on the stock 800 brakes?

If so, upgrading to 4 piston calipers, from 15 to 16 mm master (or more) and 320 mm rotors will mean a lot more than upgrading from x rotor to y rotor.

[Mojo S2R]

If you aren't in the rain too often, there's nothing better than the braketech axis Irons (except the axis CMCs). They aren't the best looking shape wise, but they're stupid light, and they perform better than anything i've ever used.

They CAN rust alittle, so use them or keep them clean.

They are the only full-floating rotor, where the pin isn't load bearing, so you get better energy transfer, with less shutter.  AND they drop more weight than going from cast marchesinins to carbon wheels

Northern Cali gets regular rain Dec-Feb and when I am back home I ride the bike primarily.  Thanks for the suggestions.

[Mojo S2R]

Is your bike still on the stock 800 brakes?

If so, upgrading to 4 piston calipers, from 15 to 16 mm master (or more) and 320 mm rotors will mean a lot more than upgrading from x rotor to y rotor.

Yep, stock 800 brakes still.

About how much to make all those upgrades?

[stopintime]

$525

http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=40805.0

 

[mattc7]

Northern Cali gets regular rain Dec-Feb and when I am back home I ride the bike primarily.  Thanks for the suggestions.

Their CMC rotors or Stainless Steels (Cobra i think they're called), are both weatherproof, and better than any other brand

[BK_856er]

$525

http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=40805.0

 

That's the ticket right there for improved overall braking performance at a very reasonable cost.  The rotors are heavier than some of the other options, but that's likely minor in the big scheme of things.  You'll end up with far better braking and many pad compound options to choose from.

BK

[RAT900]

I think the better question is... what the hell are you doing over on the Busa forum? Lol

I these rotors looked so intriguing I googled them to see what former farm tractor factory and province they were made in on the mainland

and wound up there...Busa's are a breed of machine I am not sure what to make of

[stopintime]

I get the upgrade question from local Monster guys from time to time, so I wanted to investigate further...

To me, it seems like none of the above manufacturers make 300mm rotors for S2R 800 / 695.
I wasn't able to find out about Galfer, but the same probably goes for them.

Just another good reason to upgrade, I guess.

If you don't jump on the $525 deal - the same kit, new, put together by Yoyodyneti will run you about $ 1,040
(pair of Brembo calipers 520, 320mm Brembo rotors 300.  16mm coffin master 100, custom brake lines 120

I hope you get to experience the difference in braking power - it's amazing

[badgalbetty]

I can concur with Lars. I have fitted the 4 piston 4 pad calipers and 320mm rotors. I did not however use a bigger master cylinder I went the other route.......I use a twin brake line system so that each caliper has its own fluid from the master to the caliper. Thats the better way to go. No one into two brake lines.Braking power is tremendous..........ever done a stoppie when you had to do an emergency stop because of some yo yo ? Easy to do with this set up.Be careful when you first ride with it because it is completely different that the stock set up. Remember to double check all bolts and use loctite where necessary.Using new copper crush washers on the brake lines recommended.You can make your own brake lines from kit parts as I did. Measure the lines and buy the new parts and bolt together. Its easy work, just make sure that you double check everything-twice.Your local motorbike shop should carry what you need.