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Jan 16, 2009 | 02:18 PM

#11

Dennydp

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The 08 Brembos bolt on to the 07 lowers.Rotors and master cylinder are differant

Jan 16, 2009 | 03:14 PM

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molsen

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Say I went to go with a new '08 setup. Could I use DOT 5 instead of 4. I do not like the idea the fluid being to hydroscopic. Plus the chance of runining the paint. I do not see why not, seeing it is not ABS. I used DOT 5 when iI had my EVO RK with Brembo brakes. Any thoughts?

Jan 16, 2009 | 03:17 PM

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Harleypingman

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rock92

are the mounting locations on the fork sliders for the 07 and earlier bikes with the old style brakes the same as the 08 and newer bikes with brembos?

Yes, same mounting location on the forks.

Jan 16, 2009 | 05:04 PM

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WVULTRA

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Originally Posted by Hog Yild

Wvultra was the first to do this upgrade, he has a great write up on it with a parts list. And not wanting to steal his thunder, I'm sure if email him, he will be happy to send it to you.

Hog Yild:

Dawg has a link to the file in his Post #5. Thanks Dawg!

One of the best OEM braking sytems I've ever encountered on a Touring bike!

A simple parts swap if you've got the '08 components.

Jan 16, 2009 | 05:18 PM

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Sport King

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Quote:

Originally Posted by molsen

Many people over on the V Rod forum have changed to Brembro using dot 5 . Do a search over there .Some have even used Brembro calipers with the old style master cyl . Just be sure to clean or flush the system because mixing fluids is a BIG NO NO

Jan 16, 2009 | 08:21 PM

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molsen

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Thanks I will. I am in the thinking stage(most dangerous) of a new project.

Jan 19, 2009 | 06:57 AM

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Hog Yild

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Ebay Listings

Hey guys,

I was searching on Ebay this morning and here are some of the parts for the conversion, some of them have a great price. I did leave one link off, he wanted $125 for the master cylinder without a lever, way too much.
This is where I got most of what I needed for the conversion.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts...3A1|240%3A1318

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts...3A1|240%3A1318

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts...4506.m20.l1116

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts...3A1|240%3A1318

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts...3A1|240%3A1318

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts...3A1|240%3A1318

Hopefully this will help someone save some money. As Wvultra said, "One of the best OEM braking sytems I've ever encountered on a Touring bike!"

Last edited by Hog Yild; Jan 19, 2009 at 07:08 AM.

Jan 19, 2009 | 07:04 AM

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Dennydp

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From: Bremerton

Dont see a listing but I got mine from Christies Harley parts off e-bay.Got calipers,rotors,master cylinder,levers and perches,switch housings.All were new takeoff.Course then I bought different rotors and levers and didnt need switch housings.