another 08 Brembo swap , please help
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From: Deltona, Fl
RE: another 08 Brembo swap , please help
Would you \\;mind sharing the appox cost for this conversion, I really hate and dont trust my stock system, I keep loosing my front brake. It goes all the way to the grip, I have cleaned the calipers, had the MC rebuilt and bled it I dont know how many times. I'm changing to braided lines next week on my day off.
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RE: another 08 Brembo swap , please help
ORIGINAL: Fla Glide
Would you \\;\\\\\\;mind sharing the appox cost for this conversion, I really hate and dont trust my stock system, I keep loosing my front brake. It goes all the way to the grip, I have cleaned the calipers, had the MC rebuilt and bled it I dont know how many times. I'm changing to braided lines next week on my day off.
Would you \\;\\\\\\;mind sharing the appox cost for this conversion, I really hate and dont trust my stock system, I keep loosing my front brake. It goes all the way to the grip, I have cleaned the calipers, had the MC rebuilt and bled it I dont know how many times. I'm changing to braided lines next week on my day off.
Fla:
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I bought new bike take-off Clutch Perch assy, Master Cylinder assy, Rotors, and Calipers. \\; With mounting hardware, a couple of extra Chrome pieces that weren't required, and new Lyndall pads I was out less than $600.00. \\; I'm sure just purchasing what was exactly needed you could get in around $500.00. \\; I already had the H-D Diamondback braided front brake line.
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If your serious about doing the conversion, I would wait and order the '08 Diamondback brake line simply for the fact they are now two-piece units that allow changing the top section if you ever need a different lenght for adding different/taller handlebars.
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I highly recommend the '08 front conversion!
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RE: another 08 Brembo swap , please help
ORIGINAL: Fla Glide
Thanks for the suggestion, I'll look into those brake lines and conversion kit.
Thanks for the suggestion, I'll look into those brake lines and conversion kit.
Fla:
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This is where I purchased the major parts for the conversion:
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HARLE...spagenameZWDVW
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They're located in Daytona Shores.
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Good luck!
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From: california
RE: another 08 Brembo swap , please help
FastHarley and WVUltra thanks for all the help! \\;Sorry i didn't get back to the thread for a while but i was busier than a 1 legged man in a butt kicking contest. Fla \\;Glide I got my set up from the same ebay seller as WVUltra did and \\;i was happy with the parts and shipping. I made a offer and they countered and i countered back. \\;
WVUltra since the 07 brake lines worked for your conversion I'm thinking my russel b lines should also work. Question bout the sealant tape for the bleeder valves , any chance of the brake fluid eating the tape after a while and causing problems? \\; Correct me if i'm wrong but I really don't want the chrome bolts and valves as i have blacked out most of the chrome on my bike so if i can get the factory bolts and bleeders i shouldn't have to use the sealant tape since they have the coating and o ring.
WVUltra since the 07 brake lines worked for your conversion I'm thinking my russel b lines should also work. Question bout the sealant tape for the bleeder valves , any chance of the brake fluid eating the tape after a while and causing problems? \\; Correct me if i'm wrong but I really don't want the chrome bolts and valves as i have blacked out most of the chrome on my bike so if i can get the factory bolts and bleeders i shouldn't have to use the sealant tape since they have the coating and o ring.
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RE: another 08 Brembo swap , please help
ORIGINAL: hogkrazy
FastHarley and WVUltra thanks for all the help! \\;\\\\\\;Sorry i didn't get back to the thread for a while but i was busier than a 1 legged man in a butt kicking contest. Fla \\;\\\\\\;Glide I got my set up from the same ebay seller as WVUltra did and \\;\\\\\\;i was happy with the parts and shipping. I made a offer and they countered and i countered back. \\;\\\\\\;
WVUltra since the 07 brake lines worked for your conversion I'm thinking my russel b lines should also work. Question bout the sealant tape for the bleeder valves , any chance of the brake fluid eating the tape after a while and causing problems? \\;\\\\\\; Correct me if i'm wrong but I really don't want the chrome bolts and valves as i have blacked out most of the chrome on my bike so if i can get the factory bolts and bleeders i shouldn't have to use the sealant tape since they have the coating and o ring.
FastHarley and WVUltra thanks for all the help! \\;\\\\\\;Sorry i didn't get back to the thread for a while but i was busier than a 1 legged man in a butt kicking contest. Fla \\;\\\\\\;Glide I got my set up from the same ebay seller as WVUltra did and \\;\\\\\\;i was happy with the parts and shipping. I made a offer and they countered and i countered back. \\;\\\\\\;
WVUltra since the 07 brake lines worked for your conversion I'm thinking my russel b lines should also work. Question bout the sealant tape for the bleeder valves , any chance of the brake fluid eating the tape after a while and causing problems? \\;\\\\\\; Correct me if i'm wrong but I really don't want the chrome bolts and valves as i have blacked out most of the chrome on my bike so if i can get the factory bolts and bleeders i shouldn't have to use the sealant tape since they have the coating and o ring.
hog: \\; Leaving for a ride so I'll make this quick.
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You'll have no problem with the Teflon tape on the bleeder valves\\; but if you purchased the same setup as I did the calipers I received already had the black banjo/bleeder combo attached. \\; If you do have them, then they already have a sealant (blue) applied from the factory. \\; If you have any reason to remove the bleeder valves completely, then make sure you discard the o-ring! \\; Once you loosen the black bleeders for bleeding, you can tell if they are a snug fit or not. \\; If they feel loose then simply apply some sealant tape. \\; I don't have the black master cylinder banjo bolt, but do have the original bolts/bleeders that came with my calipers. \\; If you need them, then PM me your mailing address and I'll be glad to send them to you. \\; All you'll need then are 6 of the '08 brass sealing washers that go on the m/c and caliper hose ends.
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Let me know if there's anything I can do to help. \\; Should be back later this evening.
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From: california
RE: another 08 Brembo swap , please help
WVULTRA that is very cool of you to offer the banjo-bleeders, I do apreciate it. \\;When they sent my calipers they \\; \\;Didn't have them, instead they had rubber plugs . Guess they kept em when they found out how much the dealer charges for em \\;$$$$$.I didn't see your post and went to my local dealer and ordered them. Took em a while to find the correct # and they are back ordered but supposed to be there in a couple weeks. They did have the washers.....angrily walking towards the dark side[:'(] \\; thanks again for your help , i'll post back when i get everything installed. Then i'll be tearing the front forks apart and installing RaceTech valves and springs if the $$ is there!
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