Front brake discussion.
 

Hoping to just discuss the relative aspects of the gasgas front brakes (or back). If you have an opinion chime in. My viewpoint is based on my 2009 ec300.

1. What do you think of the stock combination of components?

Overall, i think the stock components work well, i like the type of brake modulation the nissin calipers provide, not throw you over the bike powerful, but good, smooth, maybe less fatiguing on long rides. BTW i like the brembos also.

2. How do you think the stock brakes work?

Again, in comparison to KTM brakes they are less "powerful" feeling, but that is not necessarily a bad thing. Smooth and progressive.

3. What, if any, are effective mods for the stock brakes?

No idea here other than maybe a wave style rotor.

4. Is a wave rotor a good upgrade?

1) I like my OEM setup.
I have see a conversion with the OEM master cylinder with a Brembo front caliper.

2)Excellent.

3) I switched to the Kevlar pads-less "on-off" feel.

4) My bike came with the Galfer wave rotor-good stuff.

Really thinking about upgrading mine to with the BRAKING front wave rotor (or other brand i can get a good buy on), trying to decide if it is worth while. What is your opinion?

I prefer the brembos on my 97' then the nissin on my 12'.

My 2010 also came with the Galfer wave rotors. Been more than impressed with them. Run sintered pads front and rear. Good stopping power. Mine are in need of some fresh fluids so a bit spongy currently but still pull up fine.

From others with stock front rotors they report day and night difference when going to a wave rotor.

Mine have the braking rotors on them and they are awesome!

1. What do you think of the stock combination of components?

They're fine on my '11 300. They don't have the initial bite of same era Brembos however eventually deliver it in a progressive manner.

2. How do you think the stock brakes work?

Again, in comparison to KTM brakes they are less "powerful" feeling, but that is not necessarily a bad thing. Smooth and progressive.


I'd agree with that.

3. What, if any, are effective mods for the stock brakes?

My EC came with standard round discs. I wasn't overly impressed with their stopping power. Stoppies were near on impossible (I can't do them anyway). Bought a cheap wave style rotor and wow what a difference. Definitely night and day. Just as smooth and progressive as before but with triple the power. Easy 1 finger stoppies. Only downside (being picky) is they squeal now, ruins my gopro footage lol) I imagine a better brand 'Galfer' etc would be better again.

4. Is a wave rotor a good upgrade?

He'll yes.

I have issues with my front brakes, sometimes they seem to be spongy and then when I am using them a lot they tend to get hard and catch earlier on the lever.(reminds me of having to double pump the brakes on my s3 landrover) Have changed fluid with auto dot4 brake fluid but no noticeable diff

Any suggestions?

Using the brake light switch banjo bolt?

I just pushed some fresh fluid through both ends. They feel so much better now.. :D