Better breaking over stock?
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There is a series of things you can do, each step being more expensive! 1. A simple change of brake fluids, if that hasn't been done recently. 2. Braided hoses will send more of your lever effort to the caliper. 3. Aftermarket pads, as suggested. 4. After that it is caliper and or rotor.
As an extreme example, on my Glide I have braided hoses with 13" floating rotors and 6-pot calipers up front, floating rear rotor and 4-pot caliper. Stopping is somewhat improved!!!!
As an extreme example, on my Glide I have braided hoses with 13" floating rotors and 6-pot calipers up front, floating rear rotor and 4-pot caliper. Stopping is somewhat improved!!!!
Last edited by grbrown; Mar 17, 2013 at 06:47 AM. Reason: Spelling.
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Went with the same pads, noticeable improvement, but not a huge expense. Dennis kirk had them pretty cheap when I bought them last fall.
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