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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 08:37 PM
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is there any upgrades I can do to improve my rear brakes. They feel almost useless to me and fade out really fast.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 08:39 PM
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Lyndall Z-Plus pads were a great improvement for me
 
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 09:25 PM
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Is there a rear caliper upgrade?
 
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Old Jul 18, 2013 | 05:59 AM
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Z Plus pads were an improvement on the front, jury is still out on the back. After experimenting a bit I think my problem isn't so much the rear brake itself as it is the geometry of the pedal in relation to my leg and the air cleaner. I have to make a conscious effort to really press in tight to the air cleaner with my leg in order to get good purchase on the pedal. I really need to figure out the best way to extend that pad out just a bit.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2013 | 07:02 AM
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+1 on Lyndall and you can now get them on Amazon.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2013 | 07:14 AM
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Another vote for Lyndall brake pads. Just ordered a new rear set. Get them from Hogpro. Best price, free shipping, and they are a site sponsor. Nice folks to deal with. You might also consider a floating brake rotor if your bike did not come with one...They dissipate heat better for less fade.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2013 | 07:40 AM
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EBC sentered on mine. They grip really good and are rotor friendly
 
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Old Jul 18, 2013 | 09:26 AM
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Does anybody have any experience with the hhi or pm 4 piston rear calipers?
 
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Old Jul 18, 2013 | 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Clayvis
Another vote for Lyndall brake pads. Just ordered a new rear set. Get them from Hogpro. Best price, free shipping, and they are a site sponsor. Nice folks to deal with. You might also consider a floating brake rotor if your bike did not come with one...They dissipate heat better for less fade.

We have most Lyndall Z Plus pads in stock. I dunno, I never use my rear brake unless I am about to die. But you might want to try bleeding the system as well as if there is air in teh system the pedal will be soft.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2013 | 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by FASTnLOUDfxdwg
Does anybody have any experience with the hhi or pm 4 piston rear calipers?
I have not been here that long, but I don't recall anyone feeling the need to upgrade the rear caplier.....
The front does most of the work, so I don't think the rear need to be that strong. If you can lock up the rear tire with stock components, I can't see what improvement high performance calipers would add.
Pads, bleed, ride like hell
 
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