Which brake caliper ?
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Which brake caliper ?
What's the recommendations for fitting a different front brake caliper on my 03 S/G.! Looking for better performance from the single caliper than i'm getting now. I don't have the money for some Italian/German super part, just want something I can hopefully bolt straight on...b. .
What's the recommendations for fitting a different front brake caliper on my 03 S/G.! Looking for better performance from the single caliper than i'm getting now. I don't have the money for some Italian/German super part, just want something I can hopefully bolt straight on...b. .
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If you are looking to get a ness rotor for your bike. I have a kit for you. I just pulled 4 off my bikes.
Adding better pads to your stock caliper can help. Look for some lyndall pads.
i suppose you could also do the tokico brake caliper. Its a little involved but, doable.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...l#post15927162
performance machine and ness make some mice calipers but, expect to pay a bit for them.
Adding better pads to your stock caliper can help. Look for some lyndall pads.
i suppose you could also do the tokico brake caliper. Its a little involved but, doable.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...l#post15927162
performance machine and ness make some mice calipers but, expect to pay a bit for them.
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Let us know how that works out for ya. You want better 'performance'; braking 'power' is simple. The stock caliper and pads can lock up the front easily; it's about control of your braking to achieve maximum braking performance. And tires, suspension, and your skill at the lever will all come in to play if you want more 'performance'; with your skill being the most important aspect. You need to have more control, not more 'power'...
Let us know how that works out for ya. You want better 'performance'; braking 'power' is simple. The stock caliper and pads can lock up the front easily; it's about control of your braking to achieve maximum braking performance. And tires, suspension, and your skill at the lever will all come in to play if you want more 'performance'; with your skill being the most important aspect. You need to have more control, not more 'power'...