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Forks and caliper query.
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 9:22 am
by Neil178
Hi Guys, my bike has the Brembo front calipers fitted (non abs) on scaby forks.
I was wondering if anyone knows if the later BMW calipers are any better?
A worthwhile upgrade at all?
It would also allow me to fit my Rizoma covers at long last! Can't beat a bit of bling! They don't fit on the Brembos.
From what I have found out, the mounting points are different so it's a chance to change the forks to a better set with minimum down time. I assume that they will fit from a later bike with no problems?
Whilst I'm batting ...... is the alternator belt change straight forward? No special tools required? T.I.A.
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 11:42 am
by Merecat
Not sure if the earlier calipers had the ceramic insert in the pistons. Stopping power, I suspect will be about the same.
Worthwhile upgrade??....... possibly not, but if it lets you bling up..............!!
Never done the alternator belt but it looks straightforward.
Do you have a copy of the repair manual?
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 12:52 pm
by fatnfast
If you mean the earlier Brembo badged calipers as opposed to the BMW badged (but still brembo) calipers, no they will not fit. The fork leg mounting lugs are different.
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 1:30 pm
by conkerman
Give your current calipers a good clean and service with new seals.
Makes quite a difference!
Re: Forks and caliper query.
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 6:21 pm
by nab 301
Neil178 wrote:.
From what I have found out, the mounting points are different so it's a chance to change the forks to a better set with minimum down time. I assume that they will fit from a later bike with no problems?
Whilst I'm batting ...... is the alternator belt change straight forward? No special tools required? T.I.A.
While the later caliper mtg points are different i'm not aware that the later forks offer any advantages
Look away now if you like doing things by the book , anytime I've replaced the alternator belt I've just cut off the old one and wound on the new one ..
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Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 7:21 pm
by SAS Tom
I've ridden bikes with both brembo stamped calipers and BMW stamped calipers. I thought the brembo stamped calipers felt like they were stronger but the BMW stamped calipers were much more progressive and not as grabby, I suppose it depends what you want.
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2013 10:41 pm
by Neil178
Thanks for the replies guys.
Don't think I have a repair manual Mick, I may have bought one on cd years ago but can't find it. I normally only consult them once I have a few broken bits!
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2013 10:43 pm
by Al
merecat has recently posted a pdf for download, two posts below
Al.