Ceramic Wheel Bearing Install and Reducing Brake Drag

Clear your schedule and grab your popcorn while Brock demonstrates some advanced #stupidfast performance techniques! In Episode 9 (Part 3), Brock continues go-fast modifications to the front of Gixzilla. Brock covers everything you have ever wanted to know about Ceramic Bearings: installation styles, rolling resistance, reduced friction and also includes some ceramic bearing construction info. that you didn’t know to ask… he even and proves his points with destructive testing! Brock also shows you how he attacks that pesky brake drag that all modern streetbikes have these days with some unorthodox theory and methods while demonstrating how to properly remove and install the front wheel and OEM Brembo calipers and brake pads. Of course and as always, he addresses these issues in non-technical speak while also providing advanced information that makes professionals say “ahhhhhhhhhhhh!!”. We hope you enjoy 2017 GSX-R1000 S2B: Episode 9 (P3) Drag Prep – Ceramic Bearing Install and Reducing Brake Drag WARNING: Some of the information and performance techniques listed in this video are advanced. Please use discretion when attempting these or any other high-performance modifications. If in doubt, always choose SAFETY FIRST and configure your bike exactly as your manufacturer suggests. The details (see previous videos for complete details): Bike: Brock’s Performance “Gixzilla” 2017 GSX-R1000L7 Standard model (not the ‘R’ version) purchased from Fun For All Motorsports in Elizabethtown, KY Exhaust: Brock’s Performance CT Meg ™ full titanium exhaust with carbon fiber tip: https://brocksperformance.com/ct-mega... Air filter: Sprint Filter P08 F1-85 (see this link for detailed information: https://goo.gl/zgBcZG ) PAIR: Blocked using Brock’s PAIR Valve Block Off Plates: https://brocksperformance.com/pair-bl... Power Commander: PCV with Brock’s Performance Track Map 1 ECU: Modified, per video requirements (see this link for detailed information: https://goo.gl/TLKbvk ) FlashTune Quick Shifter / Auto Blipper Retrofit Kit GSX-R1000 (2017) (See this link for detailed information: https://goo.gl/KTcL6x ) 5th gear pulls Brock’s Radial Mount Front End Lowering Kit: https://brocksperformance.com/radial-... Brock’s OE Ceramic Wheel Bearing Kit by Worldwide Bearings: https://brocksperformance.com/ceramic... Dynojet Model 250I dyno using DynoWare RT, Power Core C3 and WinPEP 8 dyno control - displaying the SAE scale (unless noted otherwise in the video) Brock’s Suzuki GSX-R1000 (2017) Info page: http://blog.brocksperformance.com/suz... 0:14 – Video introduction 1:10 – Rolling wheel demo (1 1/4 rotations) 1:56 – Why is there resistance/drag? 3:48 – We are not building a race bike 4:36 – Stop touching my stuff! 5:40 – Removing strap brackets and OEM Brembo calipers 7:20 – Rolling wheel demo (no brake drag) 7:59 – Removing axle nut, axle, and wheel 9:10 – Noting wheel spacer 9:38 - Remove one caliper on race bikes? 10:28 – Factory dust seal friction 10:53 – Not for everyone 11:40 – Modifying OEM bearings 12:32 – No special tools required 13:00 – In your own garage 13:31 – Removing OEM dust seals 14:41 – Little here, little there 15:05 – Using simple tools 15:15 – Pushing bearing from opposite side 16:50 – Using socket/extension 17:05 – Using screwdriver 17:40 – Using round stock (sharp edge) 18:10 – Sweat… cursing… part of the process 19:05 – Remove second bearing 19:20 – Are the OEM bearings reusable? 20:10 – Double checking bearing dimensions 21:20 – WWB use double-sided dust seals 21:50 – Refer to manual for first bearing install 22:20 – Cleaning before installation 23:40 – OOOPS… put it in crooked 24:00 – Prepping bearing for installation 25:04 – Solid, bearing is seated 26:15 – Checking inner sleeve for damage 27:17 – Pounding in second bearing 28:13 – Seating bearings properly 28:40 – Reinstalling front wheel 30:03 – Brake pads = friction 31:05 – Brake pad drag demo 31:55 – Explaining chamfer process 33:40 – Removing brake material 35:00 – Critical inspection 35:30 – NO REALLY: Asterisk, fire signal… THIS MOD IS **NOT** FOR EVERYONE!!! 37:00 – ‘Infinite’ ceramic bearing wheel spin 37:50 – Reapplying the brakes 38:40 – But, how much do they help? 39:07 – Only 1 MPH faster?!? They still can’t catch you… 39:32 - Test (7 revolutions) 40:05 – Torqueing down front axle 41:10 – Torqueing pinch bolts/calipers 42:00 – Cycling the front suspension 42:54 – Important notes, rotation, and balance 43:40 – Trouble hammering in a bearing? 44:28 – Cheap ceramic bearing vs. hammer 45:10 – Can we break the US made bearing? 45:50 – Inspection after beat down 46:46 – Never seen a bad ceramic ball 47:30 – Quality on a microscopic level Visit http://www.BrocksPerformance.com for additional information