philwright Posted July 15, 2020 Posted July 15, 2020 Thinking about upgrading the front calipers on my 88j slingy,does anyone know if there are any 6 potters that will bolt straight on?...or any alternatives for that matter, i believe the spacing between mounting hole centres is 90mm. Quote
banoffee Posted July 15, 2020 Posted July 15, 2020 OSS, more than just a forum.... this is on the front page archives... https://oldskoolsuzuki.info/archives/741 1 Quote
banoffee Posted July 15, 2020 Posted July 15, 2020 Read this too... https://oldskoolsuzuki.info/forums/topic/11990-oss-more-than-just-a-forum/ 1 Quote
Captain Chaos Posted July 15, 2020 Posted July 15, 2020 The Tokico 6-pots which are mounted on many Suzukis and Kawasakis are not an upgrade. They need more maintenance, are more difficult to bleed, cost more but don't perform better than the Nissin 4-pots on your GSX-R. The stock Slingshot brakes are very good if maintained correctly. Nissin 6-pots (Kwak ZX7RR for example) are better but more difficult to find. And also a straight fit. 1 Quote
Macduff Posted July 16, 2020 Posted July 16, 2020 (edited) As an aside (probably) and apologies if irrelevant. I had my 750 Slabbie calipers rebuilt and then fitted with Brembo Sintered pads (from Bike torque https://www.biketorqueracing.co.uk/buy/brembo-brembo-sa-sintered-road-brake-pads/07su06sa.htm#eq1) mated to a spares pile 19mm brembo radial M/C (possibly knockoff I've had it that long and originally bought s/h from teabay) . Took a while to bleed up into a firm(ish) lever but when tested at the last MOT the tester chap commented it scored the highest he'd seen on the brake rollers in his memory I think he was more suprised given age of the old girl. The feel from the front brakes is the best of all my rides the current shed holds and the modulation is lovely, though I suspect a panic stop would have it standing on its nose if the tyre has grip available so not something you just want to bang on full pull pressure. Edited July 16, 2020 by Macduff fat fingers 2 Quote
Crass Posted July 16, 2020 Posted July 16, 2020 Try different pads. I agree with the Captain, there's noyhing wrong with the stock system per se. Personally, I found OEM Suzuki pads shockingly shite. Ferodo pads totally transformed the bike. Quote
banoffee Posted July 16, 2020 Posted July 16, 2020 ... and ensuring the calipers and master cylinder are in good clean working order. Oh and braided lines with fresh fluid. Quote
philwright Posted July 17, 2020 Author Posted July 17, 2020 Thanks for all the replies, been looking at Brembo pads on and the bay ,there's a bewildering range though, which would you go for just for fast road and occasional track use? Quote
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