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Apr 28, 2009 | 08:12 AM

#11

tlb

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This statement is true, however, it is like saying, I repaired my car by taping the mirror back on.
The Kevlar pads do not solve the reason why you had the noise. The Kevlar pads do not correct the orginal problem, which created the noise.

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Originally Posted by xxxflhrci

A set of Kevlar pads will get rid of "that noise".

Apr 28, 2009 | 09:47 PM

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xxxflhrci

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Originally Posted by tlb

The noise is more from the hard semi-metallic compound of the OEM pads than run out from the non-floating rotor. There is no problem with the stock rotors...nothing needs "repaired". The stock rotors, pads, caliper, brake lines and whatever else work just fine for a street rider. I guess if you take your bike out and start running road courses, then brake upgrades might be needed, but not every HD rider is gonna be riding like Joe Rocket.

Apr 28, 2009 | 10:02 PM

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Lucky 13

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Floating rotors do stop better. As your pads wear they never wear evenly, the flex in the floating rotor gives faster and more area contact. I run floaters because I like to ride fast and sometimes I need to stop fast.

Apr 28, 2009 | 10:24 PM

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crush63

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Floating rotors are worth the money. I just traded a 08 Night Rod Special for an 09 Night Train and I really miss those brakes. 08/09 baggers and V-Rods have 4 piston brembos and floating rotors. I am almost shocked at how bad the stock brakes are on the softails and dynas. As soon as I can I'm upgrading to performance machine calipers and floating rotors. It seems more then a little stupid to put 2 piston (rear) calipers on a 700lb motorcycle! I know too many people that were killed or severely injured in the last 2 yrs. All were panic stop situations. All were riding dynas or softails.

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Apr 28, 2009 | 10:59 PM

#15

WarriorHD

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For what it's worth, I've got Lyndall Z-Pads and HD floating rotors on both my bikes, front and rear and I also added braided cables. Brake performance is much better and the stops feel a lot shorter and more controlled. Brakes are also a bit more sensitive and require a lighter touch. Also, no brake noises or squealing. I highly recommend this setup. I can't say floating rotors alone would give much benefit. Just my .02.

Apr 28, 2009 | 11:11 PM

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tlb

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I am not going to argue with you on this one. you run the rotor you want and I will run the one I want. I never said anything about riding like joe rocket, and I do not know why you keep bringing it up. it is simiply you get a more even contact between the rotor and the pads, which eguals less noise. I agree you can buy more expensive pads to correct the problem too. I also agree the noise is not a problem that needs corrected, unless you just do not like it. However, if I was going to replace a rotor I get the most bang for my buck, which is a floating rotor.

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Apr 29, 2009 | 01:06 AM

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jtmurph00

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People who dont know how to read should shut the fvck up.

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Originally Posted by crazybastid83

The floating rotor alows the rotor to center itself between the pads by sliding on the little gromets near the center. On a car the caliper floats in it's mount but on the bike the caliper is fixed to the frame. The biggest advantage is the reduced brake squeal on application.
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Wow! The rotor is fixed to the frame? That is new to me! People who do not know what they are talking about should shut the fvck up!

Get the floating rotor if you love clunking noises.

Apr 29, 2009 | 01:14 AM

#18

scarygt

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I just added floating rotors to the front of my King... I had major warpage of my stock front rotors at 12K miles and had them replaced by the dealer under warranty. At 37K my new fronts were starting to feel warped again. I added the floaters because I didn't want to feel the tiny warpage that can happen with our brakes. I've only driven the bike for maybe 10 miles so far, but I can tell that I'm really going to like the new rotors. They were only 120 something a side and well worth it if you ask me. Plus they do look fantastic.. i put the tear drop ones on my classic.

Later, Ralph