This may seem ridiculous, but I can't seem to find a straight answer. I want to use stock calipers front and back. Single front. All I want is a straight answer on what rotors and pads i can use that would be considered an upgrade from stock. Even EBC themselves can't seem to find what I need. They need the specs on the rotors. Figure they would have a cross reference sheet, but nooooo!
So, what did you use with the stock calipers to upgrade your stuff? Please be as specific as possible. The Pandemonium upgrade sounds good, but the cash is a bit much. So for now I'm going stock, or...stock-plus, if you will.
I need front and rear rotors. Even Mikes doesn't seem to reference rear. ??
To achieve better braking on these bikes, its not the rotors that need upgrading. The stock rotors work fine. I use the stock rotors with Brembo calipers, and this gives excellent, powerful braking. Lots of guys do buy new rotors, because they want rotors that are thinner/weigh less and perhaps because new ones look pretty.
Better braking will happen by upgrading calipers and pads (matching the correct size master cylinder is also important, to get the correct operation). Be sure to replace those old stock rubber brake lines, with braided steel lines. If you want to spend money on new rotors, go ahead, but realize that you're getting a pretty rotor and one that likely weighs slightly less, but does not improve braking.
Asking guys what are the best pads, is just like asking what is the best oil, or the best tires. 10 guys will give you 10 different answers.
There's a guy called Michael Morse, that runs
www.650central.com. in California. He's a expert on these bikes in general, and is very knowledgeable on brakes for these bikes. He also has another website, called
www.vintagebrakes.com. Have a read of those sites and then you may want to call him on the phone. Of course not surprising, he will likely advise you to buy his products. However, he will give you the straight goods, which I think is better than 10 different opinions from guys that are not experts.