GSXR 750 Srad calipers

hawkwind
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GSXR 750 Srad calipers Sept 11, 2019 9:46:34 GMT via mobile

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Post by hawkwind on Sept 11, 2019 9:46:34 GMT

My son has recently bought a 1999 Gixxer mainly for race days but the brakes are just a bit shit and the calipers look like they need stripping and cleaning.
Rather than refurb the Tokico 6 Pot calipers he's thinking of either picking up some refurb nissin calipers or splashing out on new brembos both calipers and discs.
Any advice for him on the best way forward, if he got the refurb nissins would he need a new master cylinder to match the caliper or would the stock m/c be ok if he was to refurb as well?

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GSXR 750 Srad calipers Sept 11, 2019 9:58:40 GMT

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Post by neilf on Sept 11, 2019 9:58:40 GMT

If he has the mechanical knowledge, tool and time, then doing the refurb would be my preferred route. Newer, more modern 4 pot Brembos would be better than the original 6 pots, but would be expensive!

If the refurbed Nissins are still OE 6 pots, then a master cylinder change wouldn't be needed and new Brembos come with their own fitted (I believe).

I mean, some people are Edwards, wise, kind. Some are Henrys, hardworking, and strong. Some people are Diesels. F*** me! Those are trouble. You, though, yeah, you seem like a Percy. Young, Sweet. Not all there.

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GSXR 750 Srad calipers Sept 11, 2019 11:21:47 GMT

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Post by hawkwind on Sept 11, 2019 11:21:47 GMT

Thanks Neil, yes he is OK and seems keen on doing the refurb himself although the Tokico seem to need a bit too much regular maintenance for my liking or the lever is pulling back to the bar.

I was looking at these on ebay as they should be a straight enough swap with the 90mm mounting centres, I just wasn't sure about the master cylinder as these are 4 pot and it's trusting the seller to have done the refurb right.
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-GSXR-600-750-SRAD-TL-1200-Bandit-Rebuilt-Pr-Nissin-4-Pot-Brake-Callipers/153605234425?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&fromMakeTrack=true&pageci=32b5ca5b-bb07-48c9-8b88-be6619f8830d&redirect=mobile

The only brembo sets I've found up to now didn't come with the master cylinder and as you say expensive £850

Im just trying to go through different options for him at the moment so he doesn't end up spending a fortune on kit he doesn't really need.

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neilf God Posts: 2,282	GSXR 750 Srad calipers Sept 11, 2019 11:51:44 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by neilf on Sept 11, 2019 11:51:44 GMT If he's keen and competent, then at least if he does the refurb himself he'll trust the work and the brakes... ... plus, I have always found servicing brakes to be quite therapeutic
	I mean, some people are Edwards, wise, kind. Some are Henrys, hardworking, and strong. Some people are Diesels. F*** me! Those are trouble. You, though, yeah, you seem like a Percy. Young, Sweet. Not all there.

hawkwind New Member Posts: 48	GSXR 750 Srad calipers Sept 12, 2019 10:11:17 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by hawkwind on Sept 12, 2019 10:11:17 GMT Sept 11, 2019 11:51:44 GMT neilf said: ... plus, I have always found servicing brakes to be quite therapeutic I don't though and I know I'll end up having to help out

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GSXR 750 Srad calipers Sept 12, 2019 10:27:43 GMT

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Post by Diego the toe clipper on Sept 12, 2019 10:27:43 GMT

Sept 12, 2019 10:11:17 GMT hawkwind said:

Sept 11, 2019 11:51:44 GMT neilf said:

... plus, I have always found servicing brakes to be quite therapeutic

I don't though and I know I'll end up having to help out

I think Neil has been doing it in a small closed shed with several cans of brake cleaner!

Therapeutic!

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neilf God Posts: 2,282	GSXR 750 Srad calipers Sept 12, 2019 13:10:30 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by neilf on Sept 12, 2019 13:10:30 GMT It's all about being methodical, meticulous and having patience.
	I mean, some people are Edwards, wise, kind. Some are Henrys, hardworking, and strong. Some people are Diesels. F*** me! Those are trouble. You, though, yeah, you seem like a Percy. Young, Sweet. Not all there.

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Post by hawkwind on Sept 11, 2019 11:21:47 GMT

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Post by hawkwind on Sept 12, 2019 10:11:17 GMT

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Post by neilf on Sept 12, 2019 13:10:30 GMT