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commando1954

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Front brake
« on: May 25, 2023, 08:42:28 PM »
Can anyone recommend some good pads for my 1976  cb550 k2. I have new brake lines and piston seal but the front brake is crap.
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Offline McCabe-Thiele (Ted)

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Re: Front brake
« Reply #1 on: May 25, 2023, 09:47:21 PM »
I fitted Brembo to mine not expensive (£34 in 2022) with a good feel to them - can't comment on lifespan as I fitted them before my strip down.
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Offline Bryanj

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Re: Front brake
« Reply #2 on: May 25, 2023, 10:42:37 PM »
What are you comparing it to?
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Offline McCabe-Thiele (Ted)

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Re: Front brake
« Reply #3 on: May 26, 2023, 10:00:30 AM »
The standard pad from DS.
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Offline Sesman

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Re: Front brake
« Reply #4 on: May 26, 2023, 10:40:09 AM »
Which is s#1t….
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commando1954

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Re: Front brake
« Reply #5 on: May 26, 2023, 11:12:31 AM »
Compared to my 1973 cb750 which i believe is the same brake.
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Offline Bryanj

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Re: Front brake
« Reply #6 on: May 26, 2023, 12:27:07 PM »
Nope, 750 has bigger disc, different caliper and pads.
500 should stop well if everything is free and greased with good pads, hoses and master.
I always used vesrah normal pads and found them ok
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Offline Nurse Julie

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Re: Front brake
« Reply #7 on: May 26, 2023, 02:05:28 PM »
Also different arms x3. Different calipers X2 and a number of different forks fitted to the CB750. All a long way off from the CB550.
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