Uploaded April 2019 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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: brocksperformance.com/ct-megaphone-full-system-w-17-muffler-gsx-r1000-17-18
Air filter: Sprint Filter P08 F1-85 (see this link for detailed information: goo.gl/zgBcZG )
PAIR: Blocked using Brock’s PAIR Valve Block Off Plates: brocksperformance.com/pair-block-off-plates-gsx-r1000-17-18-gsx-r1000-07-08
Power Commander: PCV with Brock’s Performance Track Map 1
ECU: Modified, per video requirements (see this link for detailed information: goo.gl/TLKbvk )
FlashTune Quick Shifter / Auto Blipper Retrofit Kit GSX-R1000 (2017) (See this link for detailed information: goo.gl/KTcL6x )
5th gear pulls
Brock’s Radial Mount Front End Lowering Kit: brocksperformance.com/radial-mount-front-end-lowering-kit-multiple-fitments-please-review-list
Brock’s OE Ceramic Wheel Bearing Kit by Worldwide Bearings: brocksperformance.com/ceramic-wheel-bearing-set-hayabusa-08-19-gsx-r1000-750-600-00-18
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: blog.brocksperformance.com/suzuki-gsx-r1000-2017-information-page
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 BrocksPerformance.com for additional information
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: brocksperformance.com/ct-megaphone-full-system-w-17-muffler-gsx-r1000-17-18
Air filter: Sprint Filter P08 F1-85 (see this link for detailed information: goo.gl/zgBcZG )
PAIR: Blocked using Brock’s PAIR Valve Block Off Plates: brocksperformance.com/pair-block-off-plates-gsx-r1000-17-18-gsx-r1000-07-08
Power Commander: PCV with Brock’s Performance Track Map 1
ECU: Modified, per video requirements (see this link for detailed information: goo.gl/TLKbvk )
FlashTune Quick Shifter / Auto Blipper Retrofit Kit GSX-R1000 (2017) (See this link for detailed information: goo.gl/KTcL6x )
5th gear pulls
Brock’s Radial Mount Front End Lowering Kit: brocksperformance.com/radial-mount-front-end-lowering-kit-multiple-fitments-please-review-list
Brock’s OE Ceramic Wheel Bearing Kit by Worldwide Bearings: brocksperformance.com/ceramic-wheel-bearing-set-hayabusa-08-19-gsx-r1000-750-600-00-18
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: blog.brocksperformance.com/suzuki-gsx-r1000-2017-information-page
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 BrocksPerformance.com for additional information
