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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 08:17 PM
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Is it just me or do the front brakes don't seem to stop the bike as well as the rear brakes. You supposed to get upwards to 70% stopping power from the front, but I have to really squeeze the front brakes for them to really slow the bike, unlike the rear. And the front has dual disk.

Do others feel the same?
 
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 08:27 PM
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What year...if it's 07 or older then you need different pads than stock....Try Lyndall or EBC pads...check you rotors too.... if they are too thin it will make a difference....i just changed mine...
 
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 08:52 PM
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Nope! My front brakes are awesome. I wonder if your pads have ever been contaminated with oil, grease, wax, polish, or the like? If they have, replace them and clean the rotors.
 
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In 09 the Brembo changed the game...if they don't brake good, then like the guy above said...
 
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What year? I replaced 2003 stock with Brembo rotors and pads. Two finger braking now.
 
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Newer brembo brakes are great, but even front brakes on my 2003 Ultra were a lot better than the rear for stopping power.
 
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