Subject: Re: Braking tips from Darrell
Author: Darrell Dick
Date: Jun 5, 2002, 7:31 AM
Post ID: 1710378483
Yeah, I would say that the stock set-up is one of the poorest disk brakes
I have experienced. Like I said earlier, I don't think the 2LS brake on
my Ambo is any worse. I don't think I could get a single F08 to perform
to my satisfaction. If you consider that I like the feel of a caliper to
m.c bore ratio of about 30, I would need to find a m/c with a 5mm bore.
Yeah, right. F08's should be used in pairs.
Darrell Dick
Imlay City, MI
On 4 Jun 2002 20:57:15 -0000 "David Washburn" <dwash-@c4.com> writes:
| Darrell Dick wrote: I did 3 things that really made a BIG difference. Tell all! First, I replaced the rubber brake hoses with ss braided lines. Did that, no choice really, the stock hose was DOA. Secondly, I replaced the Brembo F08 caliper with a F09. Ho ho, me too. Now the F09 was a significant improvement. Eeek, if you thought the F09 was good the F08 must have been a real horror. I've been looking on Ebay for a good cheap 12 or 13 round Brembo but I haven't found one yet. Thanks for your informative and detailed response. David |