Brake Rotors - Solid vs. Floating
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From: New Albany, Ms.
The way I was taught to seat the pads and rotors was (many many moons ago) bring the vehicle speed to 60. Very firmly apply the brake till almost dead stop. Drive a couple of miles to cool the rotor and do it again. Three times if necessary but the key is to let the rotor cool between applications...
Why I use Lyndall. Had decent luck with the DP that came with the PM calipers, first go around but when I put the first rear floater on with new DP pads, work hardened rear rotor & was $200 worth of junk.
No more DP.
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Harold
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I've owned a wide variety of bikes, many of them with floating rotors. The ones that have given me problems are custom style expensive ones, and I also had one on a BMW crack. Never had problems with aftermarket ones, have EBC front and rear on my Glide, although as many of you may know, it's early days for that!
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Quick question. It's been so long since I've done the rotor and was wondering what is the difference between the front and rear? I'd it bolt size 5/16 front and 3/8 rear? I'm using 2000 up rims. Thanx....
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The way I was taught to seat the pads and rotors was (many many moons ago) bring the vehicle speed to 60. Very firmly apply the brake till almost dead stop. Drive a couple of miles to cool the rotor and do it again. Three times if necessary but the key is to let the rotor cool between applications...
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From: Bedford UK
Rear uses larger screws, as you mention, may also be a lttle thicker, not sure about that.
Dirt don't hurt
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From: Haslet Texas
The different bolt size comes in when you are talking about the pulley on the rear wheel.
