Easy fixes for the front brake - Page 3

2LZ · 09-14-2016, 02:29 PM

Good to hear there's an improvement!
I have adjustable levers but even at the closest setting on one of them, it's still kind of out there. They don't adjust perfectly evenly. Of course, one wouldn't even notice if they weren't adjustable. Now it's another setting to get anal about. ;-)

Inroads · 07-10-2017, 08:53 AM

For those who have upgraded to the oversized rotor was there a noticeable difference ?

Debating doing it and if it justifies the expense. Thanks.

pyoungbl · 07-10-2017, 10:07 AM

I installed the larger rotor kit and am very happy with the improved braking. Prior to the change I had a couple close calls when the bike simply would not stop. Now, I probably had not given the brakes enough time to totally bed in. Nevertheless, I do not think I would ever been happy with the stock setup because all my other bikes stopped so much better than what came on my Zong, even when they were brand new.

Peter Y.

rtking · 07-11-2017, 02:06 AM

Ditto Peter's experience. Hard braking on the stock rotor provided mild braking, and it was tough to balance the rear brake as it would lock up way sooner than the front.

Going to the Big Brake Kit made a big difference. On braking, the front end now squats and compresses and the big slows noticeably quicker. It's a worthwhile upgrade in my opinion.

NzBrakelathes · 06-10-2018, 09:44 AM

This is my own RX3 and I upgraded to a 320mm rotor 4 piston caliper and new master cyl - I added Sintered pads and stops lovely.
At the moment I am working on the USA steel spoked design and what is availible isn't up to parr yet I feel

09-14-2016, 02:29 PM	#1
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,105	Good to hear there's an improvement! I have adjustable levers but even at the closest setting on one of them, it's still kind of out there. They don't adjust perfectly evenly. Of course, one wouldn't even notice if they weren't adjustable. Now it's another setting to get anal about. ;-) __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350 Last edited by 2LZ; 02-06-2019 at 10:18 AM.
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07-10-2017, 08:53 AM	#2
Inroads Join Date: May 2015 Location: Wimberley Texas Posts: 193	For those who have upgraded to the oversized rotor was there a noticeable difference ? Debating doing it and if it justifies the expense. Thanks.
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07-10-2017, 10:07 AM	#3
pyoungbl Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portsmouth, Virginia, USA Posts: 632	I installed the larger rotor kit and am very happy with the improved braking. Prior to the change I had a couple close calls when the bike simply would not stop. Now, I probably had not given the brakes enough time to totally bed in. Nevertheless, I do not think I would ever been happy with the stock setup because all my other bikes stopped so much better than what came on my Zong, even when they were brand new. Peter Y.
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07-11-2017, 02:06 AM	#4
rtking Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 410	Ditto Peter's experience. Hard braking on the stock rotor provided mild braking, and it was tough to balance the rear brake as it would lock up way sooner than the front. Going to the Big Brake Kit made a big difference. On braking, the front end now squats and compresses and the big slows noticeably quicker. It's a worthwhile upgrade in my opinion.
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