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Skoti:

--- Quote from: Honda enthusiast on April 22, 2025, 08:38:41 AM ---Been out on the K7 first ride all good no oil leaks or a breakdown but the front brake lever needs a big squeeze to get decent braking.
I'm using EBC organic fa013 pads, what do you guys recommend?

Thanks Hubert

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I use EBC FA13V pads and EBC MD1062LS brake disc.

Suitable for CB750F1 and K7 models.

Not cheap but gives an acceptable brake performance.


Good luck

Skoti

royhall:
That's good then Bryan, we are in agreement.

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Honda enthusiast:
Thanks 😊👍 guys, I'll take your tips onboard and try the ebc semi sintered pads first, cheers Skoti

And also go through the existing set up on the lines you mentioned, Bryan

You're right they aren't like modern brakes, I'd just like them to be a bit better...

K2-K6:
All good things to check in previous posts in making sure there's no basic compromise within your system.

The part I pay most attention to on all brakes I work with is the caliper seal though. If that's compromised by corrosion, stopping the correct function of the seal in it's dynamic movement, then the brake will always perform at substandard level. It makes a huge difference in my experience.

The seal groove must be absolutely clear and devoid of any corrosion/gunky effect to allow the seal to both move out and then pull the piston back in again to withdraw the pad from disc contact. Without this function fully realised, it'll feel wooden, glaze the pads through continuous contact while running, and not allow the mastercylinder to deliver required amount of fluid in equilibrium into line feed.

Certainly they don't have the bite of a modern system, that's obvious. But they absolutely should be far more competent than statement of "they're old brakes, what do you expect" type comments seek to underpin.
They would, all of these single disc system, have decent real use stopping distance when contemporary, that should be the aim now. Properly set up, they are pretty decent in everyday use.

I use silicone grease to install the caliper seal and piston to make them firstly move with ease, secondly its highly repellent of water, meaning they generally stay in full functional state for longer.

McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
Aside from all the excellent advice given there is one other thing worth mentioning.
You might be a sprightly youngster who works out in the Gym if that is the case disregard the following comment.

In my case it's the subtle but incremental weakness of the aging biker pulling on the brake or clutch lever.
This same biker (me) has trouble opening milk bottles, jam jars, pull ring cans to name but a few.
I think its affected the torque reading from hand to brain, a conspiracy to make life more challenging as I age ;D ;D ;D

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