Hi all
My mk1 87 front brakes are feeling a bit wooden so before i spend my coin overhauling my stock front calipers are there any other calipers that fit right on and offer a improvement ??

thanks all

ps anyone know where to buy caliper rebuild kits for the mk1 in uk?

Rob

 

Hey:

A few Hondas of the same era interchange like the Gold caliper VFRs but have the same feel as working CBR1KFs. IMHO the best option for better feel on a MK1 is 89 and up Rotors as they are 1+ mill thicker and dont bend/distort as easy as the 87-88 rotors. It is a direct swap with maybe some clearencing on the caliper hangers to get it all centered. I did not have to do anything on my bike but a few on here have mentioned they had too. A caliper rebuild kit should be fairly easy to find on ebay UK or North America. Good luck.


Dub

 

As above.

For parts I use these guys as they're just down the road from me, very helpful.

Honda CBR 1000 FM/FN 91-92 Parts at Wemoto - The UK's No.1 On-Line Motorcycle Parts Retailer

You'll need to change the model year on the link though.

 

Thats handy as my mate has a trade account with them so gets good discount there
guess he will be ordering my parts then

Also hawkwind your just down the coast from me as im near weymouth

Rob

 

When I bought my 89 a couple years back the first thing I did was get rid of the rubber brake lines and installed HEL braided lines. Do that as well. The difference is amazing.

 

Hey:

+1^, I agree with Bordo, Stainless lines are a major improvement mod for feel and performance all the way around. No downside really.

Dub

 

There's a few of us down here Rob. Bug Killer is near Chichester and HenryM is in Kent. We'll have to have a local meet-up

 

^ That's a good way to go Hawk. If one bike has SS lines and you trust your fellow countrymen to ride your bike, they get a free chance to try a break mod.

I forgot to let cb2cbr and Sprock try my de-linked bike on our ride. Since then cb2cbr has de-linked but found the rear pedal somewhat harsh. Takes some time to get use to. I plan on getting to to Sprock's place soon and helping him de-link the '93 but want him to ride my de-linked '94 first.

 

Before I would mess with some unknown calipers or rebuilds, I would make sure mine are working correctly. First I would bleed the brakes. Then I would replace the pin in each caliper that the pads slide on. The pin in my rear caliper had a rough, wide groove in it. If that don't do it, I would replace the front pads with DP (Dunlopad) brand, HH pads.

 

Hi, Rob - welcome to the southcoast mob. I am in Petersfield just north of portsmouth. If you fancy a meet up just shout.
we are trying to get together for the Ace - margate run on the 4th June if oyu are interested?

Rick aka Bugkiller