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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 05:08 PM
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I was hoping for some advise. I'm in the process of upgrading my front brake to Brembo. I bought what I needed from Ebay. I purchased the following:

Master cylinder and housing with leaver

2-Chrome Brembo brake calipers

2-11.8" Chromed Rotors

two sets of Kevlar brake pads

I already have the new brake hose.

That should do it right? I know I have to use different brake fluid. This is going on an 2001 FLHTC.
 
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You will like the Brembos.
 
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Yep, did the swap on both the front and the rear on my 06 Ultra. Night and day difference. Well worth the swap indeed!!!
 
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I just bought a 03 ultra and the front brakes dont feel the greatest. But it does already have HD Floating Rotors. Can i reuse these rotors with brembo calipers?
 
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Originally Posted by mstng5point0
I just bought a 03 ultra and the front brakes dont feel the greatest. But it does already have HD Floating Rotors. Can i reuse these rotors with brembo calipers?
No. You will need to update to the 08 and later floating rotors or 08 and later stock rotors.
 
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No. You will need to update to the 08 and later floating rotors or 08 and later stock rotors.
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I want to do the Brembo swap on my '00. Can I stick with Dot 5 if I rebuild the MC & calipers with new seals?
 
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I want to do the Brembo swap on my '00. Can I stick with Dot 5 if I rebuild the MC & calipers with new seals?
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