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Brake update
Brake update
In the process of restoring my 1981 R100RT - mechanics and electrical sorted - time to focus on brakes and aesthetics (dropped tins off for a refresh today). While the bike is partially disassembled- considering to either continue with a refreshed stock setup or relocate the master cylinder. Stock dual disc brakes w/ATE calipers up front and drum in rear.
Thickness of discs are within spec and brake pads are recently (correctly) installed.
Typical frame surface corrosion around the master cylinder - not actively leaking (replaced the reservoir).
Has anyone done the relocation conversion?
Was it worth the effort?
Thanks in advance.
Chris
Pittsburgh, PA
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Re: Brake update
https://bmwmotorcycletech.info/brakes.htm
'78 R100/7 '69 R69S '52 R25/2
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Re: Brake update
All I can say is that it was a dramatic increase. It is very easy to grab too much in a panic stop and lock up the front wheel. Need to use one or two fingers.
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Very seriously looking to convert the whole shebang to a Brembo brake system with the master cylinder on the handlebars.
I have a 84 R80RT with the Brembo system and it is far better than the ATE system.
Now if I can only find a donor bike or the parts for the right price. St.
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Not sure why it feels so much better, but I finally came up with a way to get the eccentric adjustment spot on. Given where I'm at, I don't think I'd want to spend the money or time trying to improve. That said, I can't say I've really driven a newer model. Maybe I don't want to know!!
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Brembo brakes on the other hand have no eccentric, no adjustment to go out of adjustment.
The handle bar master cylinder has no cable, which can stretch or get out of adjustment.
As for me, I will only do a conversion if I come across the individual parts for the right price or a right priced donor bike to swap out parts. If that doesn't happen, I will live with the ATE system. St.
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I can certainly agree with that approach!
'78 R100/7 '69 R69S '52 R25/2
Fast. Neat. Average. Friendly. Good. Good.