hello everybody. I'm new in here and I have CBR600FS 2002
I would like to improve its braking. what should I do first?
the braking pads are new so that is not the problem.
I was thinking of changing the cylinder? or should I change the calliper?
thanks for the help...
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Do you already have stainless steel braided brake lines?

 

didn't yet, but as far as i have researched it changes the feeling on the brakerather than the power.
as I've learnd, replacing the calipper or the pump will give me more braking power.
the question is what will be the best option that will also fit the system i have today...

 

Stainless line do have big effect on both power & feel. The stock rubber lines, espicially when old will expand under pressure reducing power and giveing a crappy feel.
I'd recommend the following order:

1 - A good set of aftermarket Pads - if you're using it on the street DO NOT buy race pads
2 - SS lines - twin lines direct from the MC to the calaper instead of the stock rounting of a single line from the MC to a tee to the calipers.
3 - A Master cylinder (I'd recommened a Brembo 19 or 20).
4 - Calipers.

 

Jason got it nailed, if you wanna spend over a grand. The brakes the bike comes with are way more then enough for what you should be doing on the street. I would recommend pads and ss lines, that will give you a lot more power and better feel. An MC would be great, but then brembo ones start at like 400ish, and unless your racing, I do not think you will see all the benefits.

The bike is a well build machine, so above all, if you have not taken an advanced rider class, go do that. They show you how to shift your weight properly and correctly so that you can get on the brakes harder without losing it or getting the tires loose. I think that would help you the most.

 

BTW... I'm not saying do them all at once. Just one step at a time.

 

Or you can do a 929/954 brake system with SS lines. I hear the R1/6 MC works too.