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I installed a 320mm Galfer front rotor with matching rear rotor purchased from Cody at ktmperformance.com a couple days after I bought my bike last year so I can’t tell you how much better these rotors are over stock (they’re definitely lighter).
However, I installed Brembo pads (also purchased from ktmperformance.com) last month and they made a huge difference! They provide a lot more braking power with much less effort and give linear feedback (even when cold).
Last weekend, I also installed Speed Bleeders ($35 on eBay) and flushed ALL my brake fluid with Castrol SRF ($54 on Amazon). I used the entire bottle because I flushed the system a second time after braking while engaging ABS several times, then zip-tied my front brake lever overnight, and did a little “mushy lever be gone” ceremonial dance. It’s still not a Brembo radial master cylinder but 95% of the mush is gone and I can use 1 finger for casual riding and 2 fingers for more aggressive riding.
Bottom line- I recommend anyone thinking about brake upgrades to start with some good pads and flush/bleed your brakes with a quality brake fluid first since these 2 upgrades give the best bang for the buck.
However, I installed Brembo pads (also purchased from ktmperformance.com) last month and they made a huge difference! They provide a lot more braking power with much less effort and give linear feedback (even when cold).
Last weekend, I also installed Speed Bleeders ($35 on eBay) and flushed ALL my brake fluid with Castrol SRF ($54 on Amazon). I used the entire bottle because I flushed the system a second time after braking while engaging ABS several times, then zip-tied my front brake lever overnight, and did a little “mushy lever be gone” ceremonial dance. It’s still not a Brembo radial master cylinder but 95% of the mush is gone and I can use 1 finger for casual riding and 2 fingers for more aggressive riding.
Bottom line- I recommend anyone thinking about brake upgrades to start with some good pads and flush/bleed your brakes with a quality brake fluid first since these 2 upgrades give the best bang for the buck.