Forward-brake plus Mid-brake?

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Sep 19, 2010 | 09:33 AM

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SURFOR Chop

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Originally Posted by parts eeter

No need for a linkage rod,The aftermarket forwards only use a hydrauilic brake line which you would piggyback via a double length banjo bolt onto the existing mid brake reservior. Linkage rods would be a sloppy method and look clumsy as well.

I missed your point on your earlier post ... yes ... agree that would no doubt be a better solution ....

The cost of the additional master cylinder would not be trivial, although the double banjo fitting and additional brake line would probably not be that costly ....

Sep 19, 2010 | 03:34 PM

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Pilot47

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Thanks Surfor Chop, parts eeter, thetroll and jim425 for your constructive advice (and yes I agree jim, in an emergency situation both brakes are necessary to stop in the shortest distance).