Topic: brembo calipers

[mad mike]

Hi, Is anyone running the SMALLER Brembo calipers  on a CB750  [as fitted to the R65 bikes] as front brakes for a race bike ? .... please advise if so,  ..... Do they overheat ? ....what type of pads? .... how many races do the pads last ?  I have the option of using the small Brembos  R65 type,  or the larger  [K100RS type]  I really like the look of the smaller ones If they are up to the job?  Thanks in advance for any advise.    Mike.

[bwaller]

I use the F05's with 300mm cast iron rotors on my 550. Because the the softer iron rotors I use Ferodo Platinum pads which are not race pads, but easier on the rotors. I believe braking is as good as it can get with these small calipers.

Sorry to say though with a heavier 750 you might want to use larger calipers.

[mad mike]

Thank you for the advice , I will use the larger calipers,  can't have too much stopping power.

[bear]

I have used the larger 08's they where the best that where available to me,
ie;pre.1970 historic road race sidecar.

[voxonda]

The p05's are used on road 750's, but for racing the P08's are prefered. You can lighten them a bit by shaving off some of the back and by using the lighter hard anodised aluminium pistons. Also changing the bolts for Titanium ones helps.

[mad mike]

   Thank you for all your advice gents, greatly appreciated. [as always]  Mike.

[corky]

Just to verify, do the P08's fit to spoked wheels without any modifications?

Thanks,
Daniel

[scottly]

In my opinion, the only reason to run the old Brembos is when they are required by vintage racing rules. Also, they aren't easily mounted on CB "K" model forks.