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.
(http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx193/techno_photo/calipers.jpg)
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. :o
brakes just slow you down anyway....
how much more does the new setup weigh though?
Brakes are for sissies. [cheeky]
How much did that run you? Are you upgrading the BMC to a bigger size? I def wanna do this next.
Oooh, that looks nice.
Reckon they'd look even nicer in gold...
Hey, I think those were mine! [cheeky]
Quote from: Raux on July 28, 2010, 07:56:43 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.
Quote from: Airborne on July 28, 2010, 11:38:48 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.
Quote from: Raux on July 28, 2010, 07:56:43 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!
BK
Are you saying my brakes are... small?
Looks like your caliper just climbed out of some VERY cold water.
Brake envy is a very common thing and very normal.
BK
Quote from: suzyj on July 28, 2010, 03:08:24 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.
Quote from: techno on July 30, 2010, 03:23:51 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] [laugh]
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.
Quote from: Betty on July 30, 2010, 01:51:35 PM
I have since found a bit of gold creeping onto the bike [bang] [laugh]
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.