Brakes...
#1
Brakes...
Looking for suggestions/opinions on replacement brake pads for my hawk. I'm not a track rider, but I do engage in occasional(frequent) hooliganism, and stopping is pretty important to me. So, what pads do you prefer, and why?
#4
Yeah, F4i calipers are waay better. Best mod for the money. If vesrah RJL pads arent available (these are by far the best) then EBC HH are best. I have tried wimpier pads on the track & nothing else is close as far as stopping power or durability.
#6
I don't ride the track either, but I ride moderately hard in the canyons. I felt a big difference over stock when I installed EBC HH pads. A lot of bang for the buck for a street rider, in my opinion.
#9
+1 for EBC HH for street. if you don't want to go to new calipers look into a 5/8 MC.
that was my setup but didn't like the fade when they get really hot, i swapped calipers (F4i) just to run the Vesrah RJL. they are all that they claim !
tim
that was my setup but didn't like the fade when they get really hot, i swapped calipers (F4i) just to run the Vesrah RJL. they are all that they claim !
tim
#11
The assumption is that the well known suspension issues will also be addressed. The forks can be made to work well (for what they are) with springs and revalving.
Last edited by killer5280; 01-06-2010 at 10:13 AM.
#14
Right after I bought my Superhawk I had a very aggressive stop from about 90. My son was behind me on his CBR and said the bike shook all over in the lane. Another example of Pops saving it. I tore the front brakes off the next week.
#15
the F4i calipers are a direct bolt on as in they dont require drilling, brackets, etc. Just a small amount of metal ground off the calipers/ forks to let them sit correctly but the bolt holes are the same. You could even use a grinding stone on a drill to do it. Huge improvement.
#16
I'm considering going the F4i route instead of just putting EBC HH pads on the stock calipers. Just a couple clarifications...You guys say these calipers will fit the stock brackets. All I need are the calipers themselves (or MC too)? I've searched ebay and found most come off the CBR600. Will ALL of these fit without modifications (I know there are some minor mods needed)? Or, are there only specific years that will work? Any specific part #s I should be looking for? Also, does anyone know why these calipers were designed to have a higher output than the VTR calipers?
#17
I'm considering going the F4i route instead of just putting EBC HH pads on the stock calipers. Just a couple clarifications...You guys say these calipers will fit the stock brackets. All I need are the calipers themselves (or MC too)? I've searched ebay and found most come off the CBR600. Will ALL of these fit without modifications (I know there are some minor mods needed)? Or, are there only specific years that will work? Any specific part #s I should be looking for? Also, does anyone know why these calipers were designed to have a higher output than the VTR calipers?
This should help you answer your questions:
https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...rake+swap+list
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