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Hey guys, so I want to add a front disc brake to my 74 chopper that I aquired recently. Can anyone tell me what I'd need to do to make this work? Can I use the wheel I already have? I know I'd have to get new lower fork sliders that aren't shaved of the caliper attachment points. But what else? Thanks
It doesn't look like your existing lower legs or wheel hub would work because they have no way to attach a caliper or rotor on the wheel hub. You will need a lower leg that has caliper mounts, a wheel bub that can accommodate a rotor and then a master cylinder sized for the caliper(s) and hydraulic lines.
It doesn't look like your existing lower legs or wheel hub would work because they have no way to attach a caliper or rotor on the wheel hub. You will need a lower leg that has caliper mounts, a wheel bub that can accommodate a rotor and then a master cylinder sized for the caliper(s) and hydraulic lines.
Paul
Yes the lowers are shaved. I know I'd have to replace that. Just wasn't sure if the wheel was usuable or not. Maybe I'd be better off buying a complete front end.
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Adding a front disc brake
