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Started by ribbert, July 28, 2021, 04:58:30 AM

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ribbert

July 28, 2021, 04:58:30 AM
While doing some research last night, this article caught my eye, as discussions on this topic are never far away I thought some folks might find it interesting. For the technically minded, it is an excellent and informative read.
(Bear in mind while reading the article that motorbikes don't generate anywhere near the clamping pressure or subsequent heat that cars do, let alone race cars.)

https://www.brakes-shop.com/brakepedia/calipers/mono-block-vs-2-piece-calipers

At the time of my mechanic's FJ brake upgrade, he intentionally changed over his calipers, pads, brake lines and master cylinder one at a time and rode it after each change for the purpose of gauging how much each component contributed to the overall improvement. The results were not what he was expecting.

Noel
"Tell a wise man something he doesn't know and he'll thank you, tell a fool something he doesn't know and he'll abuse you"

Motofun

#1
July 28, 2021, 06:11:04 AM
Quote from: ribbert on July 28, 2021, 04:58:30 AM
While doing some research last night, this article caught my eye, as discussions on this topic are never far away I thought some folks might find it interesting. For the technically minded, it is an excellent and informative read.
(Bear in mind while reading the article that motorbikes don't generate anywhere near the clamping pressure or subsequent heat that cars do, let alone race cars.)

https://www.brakes-shop.com/brakepedia/calipers/mono-block-vs-2-piece-calipers

At the time of my mechanic's FJ brake upgrade, he intentionally changed over his calipers, pads, brake lines and master cylinder one at a time and rode it after each change for the purpose of gauging how much each component contributed to the overall improvement. The results were not what he was expecting.

Noel
Interesting!  Now I can laugh at my buddy with his $2000 brembos.... :good2:
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Pat Conlon

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July 28, 2021, 07:40:16 AM
Quote from: ribbert on July 08, 1970, 03:44:23 AM
...At the time of my mechanic's FJ brake upgrade, he intentionally changed over his calipers, pads, brake lines and master cylinder one at a time and rode it after each change for the purpose of gauging how much each component contributed to the overall improvement. The results were not what he was expecting.

What were his results?
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

ribbert

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July 29, 2021, 08:41:17 AM
Quote from: Pat Conlon on July 28, 2021, 07:40:16 AM
Quote from: ribbert on July 08, 1970, 03:44:23 AM
...At the time of my mechanic's FJ brake upgrade, he intentionally changed over his calipers, pads, brake lines and master cylinder one at a time and rode it after each change for the purpose of gauging how much each component contributed to the overall improvement. The results were not what he was expecting.

What were his results?

I'll ask.
"Tell a wise man something he doesn't know and he'll thank you, tell a fool something he doesn't know and he'll abuse you"
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