Author Topic: rear caliper bandit 1200 1996 (Read 2441 times)

binnyuk · « **on:** October 24, 2005, 06:31:48 AM »

is there any upgrade rear calpier available of another bike
that will fit by bandit 1200 1996

the original soon overheats and goes spongey i need a caliper that wont fade under hard work

if any one knows of any better rear calipers that will fit please let me know

thanks

si

Ronin · « **Reply #1 on:** October 24, 2005, 03:59:48 PM »

Don't mean to be harsh but the front brake works better at stopping a motorcycle than the rear and won't fade nearly as fast.

Congrats on the purchase just the same.

Red01 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 24, 2005, 08:01:42 PM »

Quote from: "Ronin"

Don't mean to be harsh but the front brake works better
at stopping a motorcycle than the rear and won't fade nearly as fast.

Ditto.

Since the rear should only be doing <20% of the braking, it shouldn't be fading if your technique is correct and the caliper isn't dragging and causing the heat and fading issues.

When was the last time the brake fluid was changed? If it's old that'll also have a negative effect on brake effectiveness.

I've not heard of anyone swapping a more powerful rear caliper onto a B12. Folks that want a stronger back brake are usually happy with upgraded pads and a stainless brake line.

ZipTi · « **Reply #3 on:** November 17, 2005, 11:59:33 PM »

brake fluid as stated, and much better brake pads, I use EBC HH. also changed to stainless rear hose, oh yea use the front!
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