DR650 Brake Upgrade

[paulj]

Is there a quick n nasty mod for the front brakes on a DR650?

Loaded up with me n the panniers, I find the front brake a little soft for panic seal stops - fine on gravel etc but I'd prefer a bit more stopping power on the highways.

Would SSteel brake lines and something like this help?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-accessories/Wheels-tyres-brakes/auction-173380267.htm

Ta

[cooneyr]

I ended up with a SS braded line. It gives you more feel but I'm not sure that there is necessarily more power. In saying this I was generally 2 finger braking before and 1 finger braking afterwards. Might have just been a change in skill and riding technique though. Bout $100 for the SS line that was made for my bike.

Cheers R

[Henk]

Braided lines might help but have you tried going to a softer pad material. If you go from sintered to organic or street to race they won't last as long but they may give you better braking.

[paulj]

Braided lines might help but have you tried going to a softer pad material. If you go from sintered to organic or street to race they won't last as long but they may give you better braking.
Ahhh - that could help without a major - I have a spare set of pads here from the agents in Dunners - marked - "BRPRMPR126, 45/06 Sintered" - my presumption is that these are not necessarily the "soft" type.

OK - SS lines and some softer pads ... thanks very much ... appreciated.

pj

[NordieBoy]

The stainless lines help get rid of the "ABS" or "squishyness" type feel at the lever.
Even with just ss lines I've never grabbed a handfull even in an emergency.
1 finger normally, 2 fingers for heavy and 3 for needing to stop NOW!