Bandit brake Swap?

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  • builder
    • Feb 2026

    #1

    Bandit brake Swap?

    I am getting a bandit 1200 front end for my gs 850 and have the opportunity to get the complete calipers and masters with it. Would this be a good brake upgrade? Anyone done this?

    Thanks, Mark
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    #2
    Yes it is a great up grade

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    • builder

      #3
      Thats good to hear. Thanks for your reply. I think im going to do it.

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      • salty_monk
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        #4
        It will not fit unless you use the Bandit wheel as well or use a larger rotor (like the CBR one) with a thick spacer behind it. The GS hub is not wide enough, the rear pistons would touch the spokes.
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        • builder

          #5
          Originally posted by salty_monk
          It will not fit unless you use the Bandit wheel as well or use a larger rotor (like the CBR one) with a thick spacer behind it. The GS hub is not wide enough, the rear pistons would touch the spokes.
          OK thanks for the info. i guess i will cross that bridge when i come to it.

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