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Sgt Mike · 12-22-2006, 07:44 PM

I own a 2006 C50 and love just about everything about it. But, I do dislike the brakes. Any recommendations on replacement pads and shoes that will greatly improve the braking performance of this beast? Thanks for the info.

MARRY CHRISTMAS AND A GREAT NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOURS.

Rickster · 12-23-2006, 01:56 AM

Sintered brake pads, and stainless steel brake lines for the front disks should help. I haven' got any first hand experience with this set up, but everything they say in there ads sounds good.

DrBob · 12-23-2006, 08:17 AM

As set of EBC Double-H Sintered pads up front will improve braking power dramatically. Part number FA231HH, about $29. Stainless lines are nice, and do show an improvement, but my personal opinion is that it is not enough of an improvement to make them worth the cost unless your stock ones are due to be replaced anyways. Also, Suzuki recommends that the brake fluid be changed every now and then. I do mine once a year, as the fluid breaks down over time and the brakes don't work as well anymore. Use DOT 4 brake fluid, as that is what is in there from the factory and the different kinds don't mix. If you want to upgrade, use DOT 5.1 synthetic and completely drain, then flush the system before filling and bleeding. Do not ever use DOT 5 in a Suzuki cruiser, which will eat the rubber gasket in the master cylinder.
In the back, just make sure the drum brake is adjusted correctly. Aftermarket replacement shoes are not noticably better than stock, so they are not worth the effort and cost until the OEM ones wear out at 50,000 miles or so.

Sgt Mike · 12-25-2006, 07:49 AM

Part number FA231HH, about $29. Are those Suzuki pads? If not who sells them?

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Originally Posted by DrBob

As set of EBC Double-H Sintered pads up front will improve braking power dramatically. Part number FA231HH, about $29. Stainless lines are nice, and do show an improvement, but my personal opinion is that it is not enough of an improvement to make them worth the cost unless your stock ones are due to be replaced anyways. Also, Suzuki recommends that the brake fluid be changed every now and then. I do mine once a year, as the fluid breaks down over time and the brakes don't work as well anymore. Use DOT 4 brake fluid, as that is what is in there from the factory and the different kinds don't mix. If you want to upgrade, use DOT 5.1 synthetic and completely drain, then flush the system before filling and bleeding. Do not ever use DOT 5 in a Suzuki cruiser, which will eat the rubber gasket in the master cylinder.
In the back, just make sure the drum brake is adjusted correctly. Aftermarket replacement shoes are not noticably better than stock, so they are not worth the effort and cost until the OEM ones wear out at 50,000 miles or so.

DrBob · 12-25-2006, 09:50 AM

No, those are the EBC Double-H Sintered pads, part number FA231HH. Most local shops carry them, or any online vendor like cruisercustomizing, bikebandit, or J&P Cycles should have them. Or do a Google search for "EBC motorcycle brakes". A lot of Suzuki dealers will carry them also, as even the dealers admit Suzuki OEM brake pads suck.

peter-reebok · 01-08-2007, 10:42 PM

Fitted these, and they alone make a great difference. The performance is the same, but the feel is heaps better.

A very cheap and worthwhile improvement.
I won't be adding better pads until these are worn out.

12-22-2006, 07:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sgt Mike Banned Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: 2006 Suzuki C50 Location: Hagerstown, Maryland Posts: 709	Better pads and shoes. I own a 2006 C50 and love just about everything about it. But, I do dislike the brakes. Any recommendations on replacement pads and shoes that will greatly improve the braking performance of this beast? Thanks for the info. MARRY CHRISTMAS AND A GREAT NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOURS.

12-23-2006, 01:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
Rickster Bridal Boutique Manager Joined: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 2,984	Sintered brake pads, and stainless steel brake lines for the front disks should help. I haven' got any first hand experience with this set up, but everything they say in there ads sounds good. __________________ Ever notice that the person telling you to calm down, is the same one that got you worked up in the first place. 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2004 Twin Peaks 700 2003 KTM 525 EX/C (for sale) 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

12-23-2006, 08:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
DrBob In The Zone Joined: May 2004 Bike: several Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 2,702	As set of EBC Double-H Sintered pads up front will improve braking power dramatically. Part number FA231HH, about $29. Stainless lines are nice, and do show an improvement, but my personal opinion is that it is not enough of an improvement to make them worth the cost unless your stock ones are due to be replaced anyways. Also, Suzuki recommends that the brake fluid be changed every now and then. I do mine once a year, as the fluid breaks down over time and the brakes don't work as well anymore. Use DOT 4 brake fluid, as that is what is in there from the factory and the different kinds don't mix. If you want to upgrade, use DOT 5.1 synthetic and completely drain, then flush the system before filling and bleeding. Do not ever use DOT 5 in a Suzuki cruiser, which will eat the rubber gasket in the master cylinder. In the back, just make sure the drum brake is adjusted correctly. Aftermarket replacement shoes are not noticably better than stock, so they are not worth the effort and cost until the OEM ones wear out at 50,000 miles or so. __________________ Dream like you'll live forever, live like you'll die tomorrow. You MUST obey the pug dog! Last edited by DrBob; 12-23-2006 at 08:26 AM.

12-25-2006, 09:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
DrBob In The Zone Joined: May 2004 Bike: several Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 2,702	No, those are the EBC Double-H Sintered pads, part number FA231HH. Most local shops carry them, or any online vendor like cruisercustomizing, bikebandit, or J&P Cycles should have them. Or do a Google search for "EBC motorcycle brakes". A lot of Suzuki dealers will carry them also, as even the dealers admit Suzuki OEM brake pads suck. __________________ Dream like you'll live forever, live like you'll die tomorrow. You MUST obey the pug dog!

01-08-2007, 10:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
peter-reebok Wants Better Weather Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: was Suzuki M50 - Now M109 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 672	FItted Braided lines Fitted these, and they alone make a great difference. The performance is the same, but the feel is heaps better. A very cheap and worthwhile improvement. I won't be adding better pads until these are worn out.

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