Author Topic: mixed brake parts... (Read 2845 times)

bgrundy · « **on:** April 29, 2007, 09:27:50 PM »

Is it okay to mix a master cylinder (front) from one bike with calipers from another?

The 2G bandit 12 has Tokico 6 pots, as does the late GSXR family, but the master/reservoir is different. Assuming you get lines made with the proper fittings, is there any danger to this? I want to keep bandit controls.

TIA.

Bob Holland · « **Reply #1 on:** April 30, 2007, 11:21:23 AM »

I have Tokico 6 Pot Brakes on my 98 B12, using the stock master cylinder. Works fine.

bgrundy · « **Reply #2 on:** April 30, 2007, 05:11:36 PM »

Thanks!

Red01 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 30, 2007, 05:54:48 PM »

Yup, the 6-pots from the 2G B12 are a common & easy upgrade from the 1G's 4-pots. You just need the calipers and the hollow bolts for the brake hoses. The Tokico calipers have a different pitch than the Nissins.

Fordtech · « **Reply #4 on:** May 01, 2007, 09:41:51 PM »

If ya wanna make an upgrade...I definitely reccomend Earl's brake hoses.....I have the carbon look ones.and they rock.

Fordtech · « **Reply #5 on:** May 01, 2007, 10:04:03 PM »

I am an idiot...not earl's..I meant HEL lines....fast and friendly service.
www.helusa.com

bgrundy · « **Reply #6 on:** May 12, 2007, 09:34:17 PM »

Quote from: "Fordtech"

I meant HEL lines....fast and friendly service.
www.helusa.com

I have HEL lines front and rear...love 'em to bits. Had 'em on my SV as well.

stinkypalm · « **Reply #7 on:** May 26, 2007, 08:11:16 AM »

I am about to fit a set of ZX14R radial master cylinders to my K5 1200S.

Currently running stock master cylinders with modded levers

forums.banditalley.net/viewtopic.php?t=9029

and Galfer braided lines allround the bike.

The Galfer front lines are a bit different in that they don't use a crossover line betwenn the front callipers or the original T piece (one line spliiting in 2 at the lower tripple). They run a double banjo fitting from the master cylinder with an indapendant line to each caliper from the banjo on the master cylinder.

This worked very well on a track day and seriouly surprised some SM and R1 owners (disks were a bit blue at the end of the day though).

It will be very interesting to see how it will all go with the radial masters, the stock 6 pot Tokico calpiers, HH pads and the braided lines. I do know that it will overwhelm normal street tyres.