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Old Jul 4, 2014 | 11:32 PM
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Thinking of doing a caliper update on my 97 FLH.
Thinking of using newer HD/Brembo units.

What year did HD go to the 4 piston caliper, and are there any specific years that are better or worse.

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Old Jul 5, 2014 | 12:29 AM
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Changed in 2000 and there are no bad or good years.
 
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As Spanners said, '00.. You should also remember, they went Brembo in '09... doing the '00-'08 upgrade will only require lowers. Brembo's will require new rotors too..
 
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Thanks, that info helps a lot.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2014 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by HGM
As Spanners said, '00.. You should also remember, they went Brembo in '09... doing the '00-'08 upgrade will only require lowers. Brembo's will require new rotors too..
No lowers required with adapters.
 
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No lowers required with adapters.
If you like the looks of the adapters..
 
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I've been browsing around this subject and the '09s and later have -00 sliders, so Brembos should fit all '00-on sliders, as long as the larger 300mm rotors are used. So adapters do indeed allow our ole ladies to use Brembos!
 
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I've been browsing around this subject and the '09s and later have -00 sliders, so Brembos should fit all '00-on sliders, as long as the larger 300mm rotors are used. So adapters do indeed allow our ole ladies will use Brembos!
That is a fact, and certainly a cheaper option.. Depends on what your after I guess.. I like the factory look, myself.. With your plans, the bracket may very well be your best option Graham..
 
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As Spanners said, '00.. You should also remember, they went Brembo in '09... doing the '00-'08 upgrade will only require lowers. Brembo's will require new rotors too..
Brembos were added to the touring line before '09, they were added in '08. Brembos use a slightly larger rotor, up from the previous 11.5" to the 11.8".

This is a great upgrade from the older braking systems. Be sure to include the Brembo master cylinder for maximum performance.
 
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I believe the 2006 vrod came with the current generation brakes. Been wrong before.
 
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