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Maintenance & Repair => Mechanical => Topic started by: Gilby104 on July 25, 2016, 06:08:31 PM

Title: brakes
Post by: Gilby104 on July 25, 2016, 06:08:31 PM
Hello,

the brakes on the GSXR are really poor. I've been told by my mechanic (without telling him that the brakes are shocking) that the brake pads I have in are rubbish. So my first port of call is to get some new brake pads in and give the system a bleed.

I want the brakes good and proper for a Euro trip through the alps next month but I also use the bike to commute. I want something that will stand up well to track use and hard general use but also pads that will work first time on a cold Manc morning.

Any recommendations? The bike is an K3 GSXR600 K3. If that doesn't work I'll get the mechanic to have a go at cleaning up / servicing the callipers, which I assume would be the next port of call.

Cheers G
Title: Re: brakes
Post by: 7550 on July 25, 2016, 07:27:43 PM
Would be trying OE pads. And new fluid should help too.
Title: Re: brakes
Post by: Andy M on July 26, 2016, 12:32:54 PM
agree with above, guys even race on OEM pads. Get the calipers done if they haven't been touched for years and you should see a dramatic improvement
Title: Re: brakes
Post by: Gilby104 on July 26, 2016, 12:46:49 PM
thanks both - is there a reliable way of finding out what the oem parts are online for the purposes of an ebay search?
Title: Re: brakes
Post by: Green_Ninja on July 26, 2016, 09:36:10 PM
If haven't already fit braided brake hoses
Title: Re: brakes
Post by: Manic636 on July 27, 2016, 07:46:45 AM
Try Redcar Suzuki, always been very reasonable on price in my experience.. I tend to run Brembo pads but they are bleeding expensive ..