Rear brake caliper upgrade
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The mounts for that look quite a bit different from the factory caliper on my '09. I have seen some aftermarket mounts that might work with that. TC Bros has some options for mounts but they look different from this style.
In any case, I'm backburnering this project for a bit as it appears I misdiagnosed the issue. I saw fluid dripping out from near the rear axle area and had assumed it to be brake fluid. Last night I spend a little time in the garage trying to find the source of the leak on the caliper. Pumping the rear brake showed no leaking, the pedal still felt firm, and the fluid wasn't low. Took me a bit but I finally realized it wasn't brake fluid but in fact fluid from my right rear shock. So now I'm shopping for a new pair of shocks...
I'm still planning on a rear brake caliper upgrade at some point down the road, so I'm interested on any experience anyone has with rear brake upgrades.
In any case, I'm backburnering this project for a bit as it appears I misdiagnosed the issue. I saw fluid dripping out from near the rear axle area and had assumed it to be brake fluid. Last night I spend a little time in the garage trying to find the source of the leak on the caliper. Pumping the rear brake showed no leaking, the pedal still felt firm, and the fluid wasn't low. Took me a bit but I finally realized it wasn't brake fluid but in fact fluid from my right rear shock. So now I'm shopping for a new pair of shocks...
I'm still planning on a rear brake caliper upgrade at some point down the road, so I'm interested on any experience anyone has with rear brake upgrades.
Hey, @Reindeer I have the stock rear shocks I took off my '17 FXDB, I want to say they have about 3k miles on them if you're interested. I'm in the Twin Cities too.
If you're looking for something to do next weekend, head out to Full Tilt Boogie at Keg & Case in St Paul for the bike show. I should have my bike parked in there somewhere.
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I appreciate the offer, but I've still got the stock shocks off mine as well in a box buried somewhere in my garage. Ordered as set of Progressive 444s that should be here this afternoon.
If you're looking for something to do next weekend, head out to Full Tilt Boogie at Keg & Case in St Paul for the bike show. I should have my bike parked in there somewhere.
If you're looking for something to do next weekend, head out to Full Tilt Boogie at Keg & Case in St Paul for the bike show. I should have my bike parked in there somewhere.
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