Gimme a brake....

[Old Rider]

I would have been interesting to do a test to compare how much shorter the brakedistance is on the 3 different setups.I mean old 2 piston and stock rotors, blue spots and late 4 pistons.

[Millietant]

I would have been interesting to do a test to compare how much shorter the brakedistance is on the 3 different setups.I mean old 2 piston and stock rotors, blue spots and late 4 pistons.

And then all 3 sets with braided hoses; and then blue spots with a matching master cylinder (FJR/FZ1) and then blue spots, matching master and 320mm discs; and then each set up with straight rate fork springs; and then with progressive springs.........

I feel a thesis coming on for some enterprising young engineering student into bikes 

[ribbert]

I would have been interesting to do a test to compare how much shorter the brakedistance is on the 3 different setups.I mean old 2 piston and stock rotors, blue spots and late 4 pistons.

Rolf, as has just been discussed there is no perceivable difference between the late model 4 piston calipers and the blue spots, one would expect the stopping distance to be the same (all things being equal)

Single and 2 piston calipers are generally not included in comparisons with modern calipers, there is no comparison. I can understand why owners upgrading from early 2 piston to later brakes are blown away by the improvement.

Noel

[ribbert]

The main benefit I found from changing the whole system was brake feel and braking effort......

Yes, the whole package not only improves the FJ's brakes significantly, but puts them in the company of modern bikes. I have a modern bike with 320mm rotors, big Brembo calipers, HH pads, partially integrated and servo assisted brakes, the harder I ride the more I prefer the FJ brakes, they are fantastic, it's all about feel.

Noel

[ribbert]

Chasing this tyke around takes up a good amount of my time as of late and I like to think it is time well spent. 

Time with your kids is the best investment you can make, don't miss out, you blink and before you know it he'll be wanting to borrow the car for a hot date!

Noel