Mi Brakes

[homerfj1100]

I finally got down to fixing the crap front brakes on my 84/85 FJ11 and the solution gave me a surprise. 2 finger stopping. I've had some blue spots for a few years and could not be bothered with the expense of a front end swap for FJ12 forks. Hassle and you end up throwing away a set of good forks.
So I found some adapters for a VMax. Still, I bought them but was a wuss. Bought a few yards of braided hose. Guessed the banjo fitments. Really. Guessed. And they fitted. With a few problems that I eventually fixed. Not sure how I post pics but will if you wish. Ta. Tony

[FJmonkey]

Looking polished and cleaned, 2 finger braking means it performs as well as it looks.

[aviationfred]

Looks great....


Fred

[krusty]

Did you check that the disc contacts all of the pad faces? I did a FJ12 front swap using the 4 pot FJ calipers but retaining the 16" wheel and found that I needed Vmax discs which are about 10mm bigger in diam.

[giantkiller]

It does look like it's only using the outside half of the disc. Looking at the rub marks on the disc.

[the fan]

I'd like to see a straight on photo. From this angle it does not look like the caliper is properly aligned with the rotor and the pads are not getting full engagement. I may simply be an optical illusion, but it sure looks off in this pic.

[rktmanfj]

I'd like to see a straight on photo. From this angle it does not look like the caliper is properly aligned with the rotor and the pads are not getting full engagement. I may simply be an optical illusion, but it sure looks off in this pic.

[edit] After looking at other pics online, one had the note: "You will also need to fit the 298mm flosting discs as fitted '93-'07, (as the original '85-'92 discs are too small)."
How big are the early FJ rotors?    

[Pat Conlon]

Good catch. Early FJ vented rotors were 282mm OD

[4everFJ]

Nice, but the brake lines for the anti-dive should be routed on the inside of the fork legs  

[krusty]

Did you check that the disc contacts all of the pad faces? I did a FJ12 front swap using the 4 pot FJ calipers but retaining the 16" wheel and found that I needed Vmax discs which are about 10mm bigger in diam.

These are the ones I fitted. They're working great.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2x-Front-Brake-Discs-Rotor-Fits-Yamaha-VMX-12-V-Max-1993-2007-VMX-1200-VMax-XVZ-/291397891981?hash=item43d8aaf78d:g:jVYAAOSwPhdU9r78

[CutterBill]

If someone will bring me their early FJ, or at least the entire fork/wheel assembly, and some blue dot calipers, I can machine some proper adaptors in my shop. 
Bill

[FJmonkey]

If someone will bring me their early FJ, or at least the entire fork/wheel assembly, and some blue dot calipers, I can machine some proper adaptors in my shop. 
Bill

I can bring '86 forks and wheel, the Blue dots you will need source on your own. The salvage value of the metal might be worth it...

[CutterBill]

I can bring '86 forks and wheel, the Blue dots you will need source on your own....

I don't need blue dot calipers for my bike.  At least, I don't think I do.

Guess I should have said... if someone brings me forks and calipers, I can make adaptors for anyone who needs them.