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Old Nov 19, 2022 | 08:59 AM
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I'm looking at rebuilding or replacing the original brakes on my 99 Road King. I don't mind the original calipers but open to options. I've seen that the dual piston brakes from 2000 to 05 I think will fit my 99.....any info on this?..

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Old Nov 19, 2022 | 12:26 PM
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https://www.performancemachine.com/c...lt-on-calipers
 
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The 4 piston calipers from TCs won't bolt directly to 99 forks. You need an adapter (not sure anyone makes them any more) or change the fork lowers to later ones. While PM makes good stuff, it's pricey. GMA make a set of black ones that are cheaper. You'll need to check caliper mounting / spacing on the rotors in any case (IMO). There are other ones out there also.
 
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Wilwood from Summit racing
Direct bolt on / works with stock master cylinder and rotors
Reasonable price
Improved 4 piston performance
 

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+1 on Wilwood calipers. I am running them front and rear on my `89 Softail.
 
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