Improving braking

[haydw]

I have a 2000 1150GS, non-ABS with Brembo calipers. I know its a heavy bike and the rider is slightly larger than average size, plus I carry a passenger a lot- I find the brakes very good for feel, but need a bit more stopping power and get caught out on occasion. I still have the rubber hoses and will probably change these, but not sure they will have that great an effect.

The calipers are spotless, the pads I think are original BMW and the disks are in as new condition and the fluid is changed regularly- are there any ways I can improve things further? Do different calipers fit or are there any makes of brakepads that may improve things further?

 

[Les Wassall]

Just had fitted the Ferrodo Platinum pads (from Steptoe) and new fluid (dot 7) and the front brakes are spot on, better feel and stopping power

 

[Wizard]

Parachute

 

[Tarka]

I use Carbone Lorraine front pads in one of my 1100`s and they`re awesome.

The only trouble is they`re a bit pricey and they produce a lot of brake dust.


The other 1100 is running EBC HH pads and they`re almost as good as the Carbone Lorraine`s,but cheaper.....and better than the stock BMW pads.

 

[mikst]

I use Carbone Lorraine front pads in one of my 1100`s and they`re awesome.
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The other 1100 is running EBC HH pads and they`re almost as good as the Carbone Lorraine`s,
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Just had fitted the Ferrodo Platinum pads
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With these pads above, do you notice increased disc wear?

 

[Bezzler]

Fitted Hel's SS hoses to my old 1100 goldwing a few years ago made all the difference in the world.

 

[Steptoe]

Ferodo platinum brake pads - awesome stopping, without the disc wear. And for the earlier bikes they come with anti-rattle pins attached, unlike EBC.

 

[Gecko]

Yup - what the Steptoe bloke says and despite the fact he sells them I have to agree. I can lock up the front wheel with these pads - not that I enjoy that, but it stops the bike better than the OEM overpriced stuff.

 

[notadrop]

Ferodo Platinum pads and change your hoses to Stainless steel braided [Nippy Norman does kits]

 

[Jhenshall]

Ferodo Platinum pads and change your hoses to Stainless steel braided [Nippy Norman does kits]

Yep - steel hoses really help

 

[ELIMINATOR]

Telepathy works well for me.