Dual front brake calipers
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Dual front brake calipers
I have a 2005 Dyna Super Glide. I'm considering adding the front brake caliper kit to make it a dual front. Has anybody else done this? and if so how much did it improve braking ability?
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RE: Dual front brake calipers
It will improve braking ability, but you can do better. PM makes a 6 piston caliper and a floating rotor that is alleged to give you more braking power then the stock dual system, and won't require you to buy another lower leg to attach the caliper (right side) to.
As well, you'll notice a difference in braking alone by swapping out your rubber hose for a stainless brake hose. The stainless hose resists expansion under hard braking and sends more usable force/energy to the caliper.
As well, you'll notice a difference in braking alone by swapping out your rubber hose for a stainless brake hose. The stainless hose resists expansion under hard braking and sends more usable force/energy to the caliper.
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RE: Dual front brake calipers
ORIGINAL: johnzlee
I have a 2005 Dyna Super Glide. I'm considering adding the front brake caliper kit to make it a dual front. Has anybody else done this? and if so how much did it improve braking ability?
I have a 2005 Dyna Super Glide. I'm considering adding the front brake caliper kit to make it a dual front. Has anybody else done this? and if so how much did it improve braking ability?
[ul][*]I know you can put another lower on your bike to add your second rotor. My article will be based around the new Brembo calipers and converting them.[*]I do not sell this stuff but it will be an article on how and what to look for.[*]I own a 05 Lowrider for a test mule.[*]I do think these new FL/V-Rod Brembo’s will give a good bang for your buck..[*]You should look at either e-Bay or other sources.[*]If chrome is in your plans, you can always bring them to a chrome shop and DIY, far cheaper than the HD version. [*]I bought Brembo’s to do this, as I never use this type of caliper on my own bikes. It would make for an inexpensive good performance upgrade, however.[/ul]I am talking about this brake. List price from Harley for the following
[ul][*](Left) $176.95 P/N #: 43027-08,[*](Right) $179.95 P/N #: 44023-08,[*](Rear) $176.95, P/N #: 43027-08 plus[*](Rear) bracket that a spacer must be made & the axle hole bored out to 1” (in the case of 00-07 FL’s) $37.95 P/N #: 44089-08.[*]The chrome fronts costs $499.95 each. Way too high.[*]This article will be for educational purposes only.[/ul]
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RE: Dual front brake calipers
I kept the stock calipers and went with the Lyndall composite rotors and matching pads...awsome and light ('01 FXDXT)
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RE: Dual front brake calipers
ORIGINAL: Lumpy63
It will improve braking ability, but you can do better. PM makes a 6 piston caliper and a floating rotor that is alleged to give you more braking power then the stock dual system, and won't require you to buy another lower leg to attach the caliper (right side) to.
As well, you'll notice a difference in braking alone by swapping out your rubber hose for a stainless brake hose. The stainless hose resists expansion under hard braking and sends more usable force/energy to the caliper.
It will improve braking ability, but you can do better. PM makes a 6 piston caliper and a floating rotor that is alleged to give you more braking power then the stock dual system, and won't require you to buy another lower leg to attach the caliper (right side) to.
As well, you'll notice a difference in braking alone by swapping out your rubber hose for a stainless brake hose. The stainless hose resists expansion under hard braking and sends more usable force/energy to the caliper.
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RE: Dual front brake calipers
ORIGINAL: sharkey
I kept the stock calipers and went with the Lyndall composite rotors and matching pads...awsome and light ('01 FXDXT)
[IMG]local://upfiles/32069/3EBF0977DE1A4998864424119ABA633A.jpg[/IMG]
I kept the stock calipers and went with the Lyndall composite rotors and matching pads...awsome and light ('01 FXDXT)
[IMG]local://upfiles/32069/3EBF0977DE1A4998864424119ABA633A.jpg[/IMG]
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RE: Dual front brake calipers
That is one sharp looking Ultra; can we see the rest??? What's the wheel made of???
Don't recall anything about the "red compound". What's that about?
Don't recall anything about the "red compound". What's that about?
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RE: Dual front brake calipers
ORIGINAL: FastHarley
sharkey Can not agree more, I know what you mean! This is a friend of mine who is also a very happy camper.
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ORIGINAL: sharkey
I kept the stock calipers and went with the Lyndall composite rotors and matching pads...awsome and light ('01 FXDXT)
[IMG]local://upfiles/32069/3EBF0977DE1A4998864424119ABA633A.jpg[/IMG]
I kept the stock calipers and went with the Lyndall composite rotors and matching pads...awsome and light ('01 FXDXT)
[IMG]local://upfiles/32069/3EBF0977DE1A4998864424119ABA633A.jpg[/IMG]
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RE: Dual front brake calipers
sharkey, The New Red compound is made for your MMC rotors and stop way better than anything else. Wear out your old Z pads (I guess you use Z but I use golds) than buy the Red. Better all around performance for your MMC rotors only. Will not work on stainless or other, just yours. You can call me if you like toll free. Paul hade em' made and developed for Atlantic series in Barcelona, Spain. Just when you thought you were done....now this! If you are going to Daytona, look me up. Be by the track, outside.