So, I've been fighting a squishy front brake feel since I bought my '08 (they stopped the bike fine). After trying every bleeding trick in the book (multiple times), I gave up and decided the problem must be in one of the components. My final setup is an Brembo RCS19 master, '06 R6 calipers (cheap on ebay), and custom Spiegler lines. This setup has given me a very firm lever - but not as firm as a full Brembo setup. An added benefit is that the monobloc R6 calipers & fixing are a little lighter than the Nissins. I swapped the master first & even though I liked the adjustability / features, it didn't really help too much. The R6 cals are what helped the most - maybe only b/c they're a better design & easier to bleed, but I was able to get them bled on the first try. (I'm 99% sure the stock calipers had some kind of "issue".) Swapping the calipers is not for the faint of heart - needed to fab spacers and specify the brake lines & fittings. If anyone's interested, I can provide the details / measurements of my setup.
Better Brakes - Finally!
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If you're going to keep using the 675 lines, you should be able to use the same banjos. If you're going to use R6 or aftermarket lines, you'll probably have to get new ones. They're only about $5 each though.
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Can I recommend you get the Brembro MC? I did with my stock calipers and it makes a massive difference
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i am.
Should receive my R6 brakes today and install by this weekend.
Should receive my R6 brakes today and install by this weekend.
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Has anyone done the R6 Caliper conversion and NOT upgraded the lines and/or master cylinder???
I got my R6 Calipers today and it seems pretty clear that my stock lines are NOT going to work (Too Short). At one point I thought there might be a way to make them work if they were re-routed and the fittings on the ends could be bent, but I don't think that is the case, hence my question.
After all the trouble I have had with the stock brakes on my 09+ I would love to upgrade to a Brembo MC but there is no way I can afford it right now. If I have to buy new lines that is not only going to cost me more money but keep the bike parked even longer (and the weather here is awesome), not to mention the learning curve on ordering lines.
I'm hoping one of you can tell me that you did the switch without anything but R6 calipers and spacers (and tell me how you did it), but I'm not optimistic. :-/
I can post pictures if it's needed (and someone can tell me how to post them)
I got my R6 Calipers today and it seems pretty clear that my stock lines are NOT going to work (Too Short). At one point I thought there might be a way to make them work if they were re-routed and the fittings on the ends could be bent, but I don't think that is the case, hence my question.
After all the trouble I have had with the stock brakes on my 09+ I would love to upgrade to a Brembo MC but there is no way I can afford it right now. If I have to buy new lines that is not only going to cost me more money but keep the bike parked even longer (and the weather here is awesome), not to mention the learning curve on ordering lines.
I'm hoping one of you can tell me that you did the switch without anything but R6 calipers and spacers (and tell me how you did it), but I'm not optimistic. :-/
I can post pictures if it's needed (and someone can tell me how to post them)
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Looking to do this upgrade as well. My calipers came with sleeve guides for the caliper bolts. Have people been keeping the guides or removing them. And if they are removing them how are you going about removing them
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You need to remove the sleeves from the R6 calipers. The easiest way to do this by putting them in a vise and crushing them. You will need to buy custom spacers to replace those sleeves. There should be another thread with the link to the source.
You will also need to buy new custom brake lines from Spiegler.
You will also need to buy new custom brake lines from Spiegler.
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Evening all,
I know this thread is quite old but how do you remove the locating bushes correctly am struggling slightly.
Cheers
James
I know this thread is quite old but how do you remove the locating bushes correctly am struggling slightly.
Cheers
James
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Ignore me I did read the last reply......
Arise thread, arise!
Can anyone speak to the compatibility of later R6 models? The part numbers seem to indicate that the calipers are identical for 06-07 R6 models, but I'm not sure if subsequent years saw actual changes, or simply a change to the color of the piston backing bolts.
Can anyone speak to the compatibility of later R6 models? The part numbers seem to indicate that the calipers are identical for 06-07 R6 models, but I'm not sure if subsequent years saw actual changes, or simply a change to the color of the piston backing bolts.
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06-14 R6 calipers are the same except for some color changes.
Beauty! Thank you, sir! Time to go hunting on fleabay.
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I miss all the OG's of this forum.. Good times
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+1 :smile:. But I'm startin' to get back into the forum, Logan.
New question! For those who have made this change, was there a marked reduction in the brake drag with the new calipers? The main reason I'm attacking the brake system on my Daytona is I've lost brakes twice on track due to overheated brakes from excessive drag. I've rebuilt everything I could disassemble related to the brake system, but it still doesn't seem to make much difference. I recently replaced the m/c with an R1 brembo unit, so calipers seemed the next logical step.
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Welcome back brother :sifone:
Now the question is can you fit r1 brake calipers on here with correct adapters
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Any 108mm caliper should fit, but as you might know some will require spacers of varying thickness to have the pads sit in the proper swept area of the rotor.
Depending on the year of the R1, it should not be a problem, unless you are talking about the 6 piston calipers which are 122mm if not mistaken.
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I could definitely be wrong but all the newer R1 have six piston calipers
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