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Old Aug 4, 2024 | 06:31 PM
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Hi everyone,

Does anyone have first hand experience with brake rotor from subject?

I was thinking to upgrade my front brakes, but going to dual rotors is a bit to much for me right now and this rotor from Arlen Ness seem like good compromise.
Please help a guy from other side of pond.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2024 | 08:15 AM
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I have the dual 14" Arlen Ness set up. I think it is much better than stock.
 
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There are some threads here in the forum about increasing brake rotor diameter, moving the caliper outboard with a bracket, and upgrading the caliper itself. Worth searching for them.
 
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It works. Less pressure is needed with the brake lever.
I can modulate my braking easier.
 
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A forum member @cvaria did this, but not on a Softail, but rather a Sportster.
He also used the HD-Brembo 4-piston calipers from Touring bikes. Here is a picture.




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I have a ness big brake kit on my Dyna. Before I had a tokico caliper conversion kit. The ness big brake kit works waaay better. It's worth the money
 
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