GSXR 750 brake upgrade pt.2 ✋ | Hel brake Master Cylinder + SBS DC brake pads | Knox Armour

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GSXR 750 brake upgrade pt.2 ✋ | Hel brake Master Cylinder + SBS DC brake pads | Knox Armour
In this episode, we re-visit the brake upgrades on the Suzuki GSXR 750 project series and fit the Hel brake master cylinder and SBS DC brake pads (Dual Carbon) for better performance.
In fixing the brakes pt.1, we made some big improvements with Hel braided lines and SBS 806 RST pads. But with some recent fast track days leaving the current braking system wanting for more, we set to and took it up a notch. This time fitting the Hel Performance master cylinder and upgraded SBS Dual Carbon brake pads. While we fitted these parts to the GSXR 750, you can improve any superbike with these brake upgrades.
Being a race-oriented product, the Hel master cylinder took a bit more fitting than Id originally planned, but in the end wasn’t too difficult. The correct brake light switch is as per - www.demon-tweeks.com/uk/goodr.... Choose option SINGLE STAINLESS BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH BANJO BOLT 10X1 SHORT.
Hel Master Cylinder is here - www.helperformance.com/solid-...
SBS pads are - www.sbs.dk/products/racing/br....
To check out the Knox blog, please see here - www.planet-knox.com/blog/
In this video, Aaron was wearing the following:
On the road: Knox Dual Pro Jacket - new for 2022 tba
Knox Urbane Pro MK2 - www.planet-knox.com/product/u... Knox Richmond Jean MK2 - www.planet-knox.com/product/r...
Knox Handroid Pod MK4 - www.planet-knox.com/product/h...
Knox Dual Active Base Layers - www.planet-knox.com/category/...
On Track:
Knox Dual Active Base Layers - www.planet-knox.com/category/...
Knox Back Protector’s - www.planet-knox.com/category/...
Knox Armoured Shorts - www.planet-knox.com/category/...
Knox Handroid MKIV - www.planet-knox.com/product/h...
Hope you enjoyed this video, please like comment and subscribe! We’ll see you on the next one!
Aaron
KNOX
The Knox Suzuki GSXR 750 is Insured by Devitt - www.devittinsurance.com/

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  • @raccoonlocks1648
    @raccoonlocks16482 жыл бұрын

    Great content, first video we’ve seen on the HEL mc. Nice seeing something other than an RCS 19!

  • @KnoxArmour

    @KnoxArmour

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. It's a beautiful piece of engineering. Olly who is our client relationship manager has full hel set up with calipers etc and really rates it on his R1. 👍 Aaron Knox

  • @cecilwilson5442
    @cecilwilson54422 жыл бұрын

    Good review and a British engineering marvel ,, with a reasonable price with seems like a great upgrade thanks for posting this ☘️☘️☘️ from northern Ireland

  • @KnoxArmour

    @KnoxArmour

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Cecil!

  • @LambChopRides
    @LambChopRides2 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting Aaron, might need one of these for my new K8 😀

  • @KnoxArmour

    @KnoxArmour

    2 жыл бұрын

    Probably not a bad idea, think the 1000 set up on k8 is same as 750. 😀

  • @chasp_0784

    @chasp_0784

    2 жыл бұрын

    Don't you dare do anything tarty to that bike chopsy, what a wonderful find.

  • @SBarbati
    @SBarbati2 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting video! Love the all black bike and suit combo, looks wicked 👌🏽. I’ve never done a track day and it’s on my list of things to do. How about a video with a few tips for tracking days for beginners?

  • @KnoxArmour

    @KnoxArmour

    2 жыл бұрын

    Many thanks glad you liked it! Yes, actually we did do a video on our channel which you can watch as a guide to new track day riders. Basically it followed my experience of getting into track days a few years ago... But yes we'll keep producing them. You should definitely try track riding, it will make you a 100% better rider and youll absolutely love it! Thanks Aaron Knox

  • @Andrewbritteon1
    @Andrewbritteon12 жыл бұрын

    really nice video everyone goes for the brembos but nice to see you supporting a UK made product there for something different. I would love to see Knox make a full one piece suit similar to the Handroid gloves but for the full body.

  • @KnoxArmour

    @KnoxArmour

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Yes its a beautifully made product! Thanks and yes an iron man suit basically 🤣! Aaron Knox

  • @CarbonSharky
    @CarbonSharky2 жыл бұрын

    Hreat video guys! Would like to see in the future an detailed clutch replacement video... Not alot of good videos about that

  • @KnoxArmour

    @KnoxArmour

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Well to be fair, I changed clutch not that long ago and its a pretty straight forward process. If you follow the manual, its really pretty easy to do. Thanks, Aaron KNOX

  • @CarbonSharky

    @CarbonSharky

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks knox ill follow the manual hopefully i dont screw things up

  • @smokey9063
    @smokey90632 жыл бұрын

    Just watched your video after attempting to fit my new hel mater cylinder.. guess what.. didnt think brake light and dont have the brake cable..😭.. so at present I need to brake front and rear to alert drivers behind.. also my hel Lines kit supplied me the wrong thread bolt for front right caliper so used oem.. Quick question..would I need to faff around bleeding the brakes again to attach the brake light line.. 🤔.. Great video by the way..lovely looking bike and the vide was very calm clear and relaxing to watch..thank you so much..

  • @KnoxArmour

    @KnoxArmour

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much for kind feedback. Yes, you'll need to bleed brakes again after attaching the banjo brake light switch. I think I put the link in description for the correct one... Of course though, its not a full brake line overhaul so wont take as long as if you were putting lines on without any brake fluid in. Done a couple of track days since installing the Hel master cylinder and it seems to have eliminated brake fade! Thanks, Aaron KNOX

  • @bikeit665
    @bikeit6652 жыл бұрын

    Another awesome video chaps. Let us know if you need anything else for the might GSX-R750. Might we suggest a Lithium Ion battery switch next? The weight saving is staggering when compared to a conventional acid filled battery. Be sure to let us know if you fancy one.

  • @KnoxArmour

    @KnoxArmour

    2 жыл бұрын

    Many thanks glad you think so! 😆 Yes a lithium battery would be a fantastic upgrade 👌. If you want to get in touch via Instagram that would be great 👍. Many thanks Aaron Knox

  • @motosnape
    @motosnape2 жыл бұрын

    Wouldn't want to do that stoppie with me on it.....bent forks or a snapped headstock😂

  • @KnoxArmour

    @KnoxArmour

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha... still carrying a bit much festive weight myself! 😅

  • @billyrubin262
    @billyrubin262 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing videos! Apart from the brakes and suspension I have always been frustrated from the vibrations those gixxers had. Any ideas on how to fix this annoying issue?

  • @KnoxArmour

    @KnoxArmour

    Жыл бұрын

    On the 750, Ive never really had issues with vibrations. The new 1000 is much worse. Not 100% sure how to fix but definitely bar end weights help. Thanks, Aaron KNOX

  • @richardb285
    @richardb2852 жыл бұрын

    Another good mod to make. I run the SBS Race Sintered pads and they do wear quickly. Be very keen to hear how the DC pads go - wear and feel. Assume you had to bed them in to put a 'layer' onto the disks - how was that?

  • @KnoxArmour

    @KnoxArmour

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. First track day in March so will give an update on Knox blog after then. Feel nice on the road, but its impossible to tell full story at road speed. Re bedding in, a tiny bit and they seem to be a bit soft in cold road conditions, but that's probably a good thing for track where I want them to manage heat a bit better. Thanks, Aaron KNOX

  • @christiansacra599
    @christiansacra5992 жыл бұрын

    I've been wanting g to upgrade my gsxr 750 master cylinder, also interested in some used gsxr 1000 brembo clippers. For what I can tell the mater cylinder is a bigger improvement over calipers though.

  • @KnoxArmour

    @KnoxArmour

    2 жыл бұрын

    From feedback I've had from racers and track day goers, master cylinders on these bikes make the biggest improvement... but one step at a time! Aaron Knox

  • @bikefever3569

    @bikefever3569

    Жыл бұрын

    I have just fitted a brembo master cylinder from a Ducati V2 ( £147 and it feels so much better than the original.

  • @christiansacra599

    @christiansacra599

    Жыл бұрын

    @@bikefever3569 I fitted a used Brembo RCS19 and it was a world of difference. Since then I did an R6 caliper conversion as a cheap upgrade. Haven't had a lot of time on the bike since I did it but it feels more linear so far. The stock tokicos had a lot of initial bite before pestering out I think.

  • @GixxerJarson
    @GixxerJarson10 ай бұрын

    How has this held up over time ? Do you know if Hel have rectified the width issue on the bracket ? The pics im seeing online dont look nearly as wide or rounded. Also did the resiviour mounting point have to be modified at all ? Thinking of installing 1 of these on my L7 1000 .

  • @KnoxArmour

    @KnoxArmour

    10 ай бұрын

    Hi, its held up perfectly over the course. Basically, as long as i have decent pads and fairly fresh brake fluid, I literally never have to think about braking performance. Its a fantastic set up... Another thing is that I got my calipers overhauled and serviced which must have helped. Not sure whether Hel have reduced the bracket thickness for their new model of master clyinder tbh. Hope that helps, Aaron KNOX

  • @lukasich7882
    @lukasich78822 жыл бұрын

    whats is your motorcycle miles, in odometer ?

  • @deanclark828
    @deanclark8284 ай бұрын

    Ive a k9 gsxr600 and the breaks are terrible even with the new braided lines, what would yiu recommend? Mines just a road bike no track days

  • @KnoxArmour

    @KnoxArmour

    4 ай бұрын

    Next big upgrade is a proper aftermarket master cylinder and good brake pads. Will make huge difference. Thanks, Aaron KNOX

  • @reecetoone1132
    @reecetoone1132 Жыл бұрын

    Looks great, does the brake light pressure switch react quickly?

  • @KnoxArmour

    @KnoxArmour

    Жыл бұрын

    The brake light switch works fine... its a bit lazy but fine. Hope that helps. Aaron Knox

  • @reecetoone1132

    @reecetoone1132

    Жыл бұрын

    @@KnoxArmour Thanks, I'm debating one for a road bike so just thinking of cars behind and the MOT

  • @hodoudiakite4803
    @hodoudiakite48032 жыл бұрын

    Mon rêve

  • @MotoTvWoodsFarm
    @MotoTvWoodsFarm2 жыл бұрын

    interesting

  • @RollinThundervlogs
    @RollinThundervlogs Жыл бұрын

    Any chance you could advise as to which brake light switch would work on a 2013 Yamaha R1?

  • @KnoxArmour

    @KnoxArmour

    Жыл бұрын

    Best bet would be to call Hel performance. They are really helpful and knowledgeable re this subject.

  • @RollinThundervlogs

    @RollinThundervlogs

    Жыл бұрын

    Once the master cylinder was installed, did you find the actual lever touched or rubbed against the fairings when it was on full lock to the right?

  • @jonathanlay8774
    @jonathanlay87742 жыл бұрын

    Have you tried the dual carbon sbs brake pads?

  • @KnoxArmour

    @KnoxArmour

    2 жыл бұрын

    Just on a run out on the road. Will be taking them on track in March and will give an update on the Knox blog. Thanks, Aaron KNOX

  • @wards2wheels280
    @wards2wheels280 Жыл бұрын

    Am I correct in thinking the stock 750 has a standard master cylinder piston size of 15.8mm?

  • @KnoxArmour

    @KnoxArmour

    Жыл бұрын

    Good question, not sure tbh. What I can say is this new set up solves the brake fade issue, especially with regular brake fluid changes. Thanks, Aaron KNOX

  • @radost0514
    @radost0514 Жыл бұрын

    Exhaust system?

  • @KnoxArmour

    @KnoxArmour

    Жыл бұрын

    Stock exhaust. Good performance, no issues with track day noise regs. Thanks, Aaron KNOX

  • @Bas-Tussengas
    @Bas-Tussengas2 жыл бұрын

    On the pic at 3:25, your chain is too tight

  • @KnoxArmour

    @KnoxArmour

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, but its actually fine, perhaps the bike was in gear and it just looks like it as I always check my chain tension, particularly on track. Thanks, Aaron KNOX

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