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Old May 31, 2009 | 10:40 PM
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there's no such thing as harley floaters, they are quasi floaters at best.
 
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Old May 31, 2009 | 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by gunut
Are there any better brake upgrades ? Ive already got full floating HD rotors Thanks
I put 08 Brembo front brakes on my 07. I bought the complete set-up from a guy on this forum for $350. BTW, the rotors are different than previous.
 
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Old May 31, 2009 | 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by anubisss
I'll second the brembo's. They stop quite well.
+1... The Brembo's on this '09 are fantastic brakes.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 07:10 PM
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Converting to the late model Brembos:

http://www.box.net/shared/nhergtkq5r

 
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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 07:27 PM
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Nice thanks for the info
 
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Originally Posted by davewear
there's no such thing as harley floaters, they are quasi floaters at best.
I'm pretty sure this is a full floating roter and its an HD product.

 
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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 07:54 PM
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Hate to be an ignoramus, but what is the benefit of having the rotor "float"?
 
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Originally Posted by KopperTop
Hate to be an ignoramus, but what is the benefit of having the rotor "float"?
A floating rotor allows the brake surface to slightly adjust itself so that all of the rotor contacts all of the break pad, it also resists warping because of its ability to move. The improvements over a stock non floating rotor are marginal at best usually.
 
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Hate to be an ignoramus, but what is the benefit of having the rotor "float"?
they disapate heat faster, which keeps the brakes from overheating. They are also noisier than 2 piece or single piece rotors.
 
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Originally Posted by rideshack
HD started putting Brembo calipers on in '08.

+1 on the Lydall pads as the first step..

QTM Brembo setup if the pads don't do the trick.

Corey
Yep, not inexpensive...but really like them on the front.
 
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