BRAKE UPGRADE
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RE: BRAKE UPGRADE
PM calipers here...The bike came with them so I have no frame of reference. But I saw a RK recently that had pm's on the front dual disk. Floating rotors will always help you stop better...
There is the rear, don't really have a goodpic of the front. the front is the 6 piston...
There is the rear, don't really have a goodpic of the front. the front is the 6 piston...
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From: Los Angeles, CA
RE: BRAKE UPGRADE
PM calipers here...The bike came with them so I have no frame of reference. But I saw a RK recently that had pm's on the front dual disk. Floating rotors will always help you stop better...
There is the rear, don't really have a goodpic of the front. the front is the 6 piston...Oh yeah, I have the stell braided cables and lines as well shich supposedly help. I need all the help I can get with a 700 lb bike...
There is the rear, don't really have a goodpic of the front. the front is the 6 piston...Oh yeah, I have the stell braided cables and lines as well shich supposedly help. I need all the help I can get with a 700 lb bike...
Tourer
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RE: BRAKE UPGRADE
I WENT AHEAD AND BIT THE BULLET FOR PERFORMANCE MACHINE SIX PISTON FRONTS (2) AN FOUR PISTON REAR ON MY 2000 ROADKING AND I HAVE GOT TO TELL YOU THAT MY BRAKES FEEL TWICE AS GOOD AS MY BUDDIES NEW 2007 SCREAMIN EAGLE ROADKING. JUST MY TWO CENTS WORTH !!!!!!
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ORIGINAL: Biggzed
I think you could improve your stock set-up fairly economically by adding floating rotors, Lyndall Racing Brake pads, stainless braided lines.
I think you could improve your stock set-up fairly economically by adding floating rotors, Lyndall Racing Brake pads, stainless braided lines.
Doug
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On my '05 Road King Classic, I simply went to 3ea. floating rotors and didn't change anything else. I will eventually go to Lyndall Zs, but my OEMs were just fine for now. I now have much better braking with less pressure required. There is no noise of anysort. I am very pleased. ............ BC
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RE: BRAKE UPGRADE
it's my understanding that floating rotors will stop the grinding noise you hear at slow speeds. I also remember someone saying it will stop the 'grab' I feel on my (and most everyone else with one) 02 RK.
My question is this--Are they hard to install? Is this a do it yourself job?
My question is this--Are they hard to install? Is this a do it yourself job?
Road Warrior
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RE: BRAKE UPGRADE
Thanks HDBIKER1450. My RKC stops great with stock brakes. I don't see how it could be much better. Stafford
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RE: BRAKE UPGRADE
Hdbiker: Yes, you can do it yourself. Get the H-D Service Manual and follow their instructions.
You will need:
Blue Loctite.
Torque wrench in ft./lbs.
10 mm x 3/8 in drive socket with 12 points not 6
Tube of 'anti-seize.
Torx wrench for the rotor cap screws.
Wrenches in correct size for axle nut an axle keeper nut.
You might need the correct size allen wrench for the axle keeper head to hold while loosening and tightening.
Some clean rags.
If you have more than 12k to 15k miles on your bike, you might be ready with new brake disc pads.
If you go with chrome rotors, you might want to pre-purchase H-D's aftermarket chromed rotor screws (5 ea.).
Be aware that removal of the rear wheel is easily twice the job as the front wheel. Go slow and read the manual.
Good luck, ......................... BC
You will need:
Blue Loctite.
Torque wrench in ft./lbs.
10 mm x 3/8 in drive socket with 12 points not 6
Tube of 'anti-seize.
Torx wrench for the rotor cap screws.
Wrenches in correct size for axle nut an axle keeper nut.
You might need the correct size allen wrench for the axle keeper head to hold while loosening and tightening.
Some clean rags.
If you have more than 12k to 15k miles on your bike, you might be ready with new brake disc pads.
If you go with chrome rotors, you might want to pre-purchase H-D's aftermarket chromed rotor screws (5 ea.).
Be aware that removal of the rear wheel is easily twice the job as the front wheel. Go slow and read the manual.
Good luck, ......................... BC
