Floating rotor
Floating rotor
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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From: Waxahachie, TX
a floating rotor won't warp as easy as a stock one. they look cool. they're expensive. they offer more stable hard braking on a sport bike. they are two pieces so they can flex. they look cool. some are shiny. they're expensive. yes i have one on the front.