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Old Dec 28, 2016 | 03:17 PM
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Hey, I have been doing some research on this, and most all of the info has been on upgrading the front brakes on Sporty's and Dyna's. I've got a Rocker in route, and I know it will need better braking. Tell me if this is right:

1. Left side touring brembo
2. 11.8 front rotor
3. reuse my 9/16" stock softail front M/C

It should just bolt on. The only question is will the stock 9/16" M/C be fine, and will I need to custom order a brake line that is HD on the M/C end and brembo on the caliper end.

As for the rear, that seems like a big NO GO.

Any input would be appreesh'd.

Jim
 
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I offer no input on whether fitting the Brembo caliper will work, but there are other aftermarket bolt on options if not.

What makes you say you know the brakes will need to be upgraded?
 
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Had a rocker before. Plus I am doing a 103ci upgrade with cams. I did see where HD upgraded the front calipers on the softails in 2015.
 
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