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Can front brakes be made better?

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Topic: Can front brakes be made better?

Posted By: daz1
Subject: Can front brakes be made better?
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2022 at 06:51

The front brakes on my 2019 rsv4 rf are fantastic but can they be made better by adding a rc 17/18 master cylinder

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Posted By: 426hemi
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2022 at 09:50

Depends what is fitted already, are you looking for more braking power? Changing pads can make a big difference for a lot less outlay, I’d then look at mc’s and discs.

Posted By: daz1
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2022 at 10:06

It as standard from factory kit on

Posted By: JimmyV4
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2022 at 18:38

standard from factory is Brembo there really isent much better from OEM, the 17 and 18 bikes like yours is 19x18 on the front, the 15 and 16 bikes was 19x20, you could try diffent pads, like some Brembo cintered and some high end fluid, but steel braded hoses all round with one of the best OEM masters theres not much but pads and fluid unless you get to the telephone numbers section of the catalogue are you having the ABS kicking in?

Posted By: daz1
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2022 at 18:43

No mate Just curious

Posted By: 426hemi
Date Posted: 23 Jul 2022 at 00:00

Or larger diameter discs with caliper spacers, I’ve got 330mm iron on a couple of bikes and it does make a difference.

Posted By: wigginsjp
Date Posted: 23 Jul 2022 at 05:17

Since the RF runs 330mm discs on a decent set up, as the lads say your best bet is to upgrade the pads.

I swapped mine out to SBS pads from the same set up and they now have a greater feel and bite.

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Posted By: daz1
Date Posted: 23 Jul 2022 at 07:15

Thanks guys there realy nothing wrong with the brakes so will leave alone