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Front brake rotor question
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Front brake rotor question
I have looked but I cant find the answer to this question.
Will a 2009 Ultra front brake rotors work/ fit to a 2004 Electra Glide front brakes? I have a 2004 Electra Glide standard and my front brake rotors are wrapped and the 2009 Ultra front brake rotors are available local for cheap as a replacement.
Thank you,
Lawrence
Will a 2009 Ultra front brake rotors work/ fit to a 2004 Electra Glide front brakes? I have a 2004 Electra Glide standard and my front brake rotors are wrapped and the 2009 Ultra front brake rotors are available local for cheap as a replacement.
Thank you,
Lawrence
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You can check the part numbers for comparison here
http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche....20BRAKE%20DISK
http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche....20BRAKE%20DISK
http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche....20BRAKE%20DISK
http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche....20BRAKE%20DISK
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If the 2009 had the newer Brembo brakes (which it should have) then the rotors are larger in diameter than your 2004.
When I upgraded my 02 RG to the newer brakes, I had to get the netwer compatble rotors.
When I upgraded my 02 RG to the newer brakes, I had to get the netwer compatble rotors.
Last edited by 99Birdman; Nov 19, 2019 at 12:54 PM.
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Part numbers for 04 front rotors: 44136-00 and 44156-00
Part number for 09 front rotors: 41808-08A and 41809-08A
'04 (up to '07) have 11.5" diameter rotors
'08 and newer have 11.8" diameter rotors
I';ve never tried it but, I would bet, if you put '09 rotors on an '04 with stock '04 calipers, you would not be able to mount the calipers.
Part number for 09 front rotors: 41808-08A and 41809-08A
'04 (up to '07) have 11.5" diameter rotors
'08 and newer have 11.8" diameter rotors
I';ve never tried it but, I would bet, if you put '09 rotors on an '04 with stock '04 calipers, you would not be able to mount the calipers.
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I have an 07 Touring, 08 and up have brembo brakes so the rotor is a larger diameter and will not fit. I have no clue about newer non touring bikes. My rotors are slightly warped as well and even if I could find a set off of an 07 or older, what kind of shape would they be in (19 yrs or older)
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SInce you have to replace the rotors anyway, now would be a great time to upgrade to the Brembos (and use the rotors you found). I was able to find a set of new calipers on eBay for around $70.
The difference in performance between the '07 and down vs the Brembos is night and day..
The difference in performance between the '07 and down vs the Brembos is night and day..
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Originally Posted by 99Birdman
SInce you have to replace the rotors anyway, now would be a great time to upgrade to the Brembos (and use the rotors you found). I was able to find a set of new calipers on eBay for around $70.
The difference in performance between the '07 and down vs the Brembos is night and day..
The difference in performance between the '07 and down vs the Brembos is night and day..
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Nope, they're both dual disk so the master cylinder volume is the same. Since I was able to get unused calipers, i didn't even need to flush any fluids. I don't have ABS so, I stayed with the DOT5 my '02 calls for. Bolted on the new rotors and calipers (upgraded to EBC pads), bled the brakes, and rode.
40,000 m since the upgrade and everything is great.
40,000 m since the upgrade and everything is great.
Last edited by 99Birdman; Nov 19, 2019 at 04:00 PM.
