Rear Axle Diameter??
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Rear Axle Diameter??
I'm looking to upgrade the rear brakes on my '04 EG to the later model Brembo caliper. I have already made the swap on the front.
My question is, does anyone know the outer diameter of the rear axle of an '04 versus an '08 touring bike? I'm trying to determine if the bracket for the bolt on Brembo caliper will work with my '04 rear axle. Any suggestions or ideas would be most appreciated.
Thanks!
My question is, does anyone know the outer diameter of the rear axle of an '04 versus an '08 touring bike? I'm trying to determine if the bracket for the bolt on Brembo caliper will work with my '04 rear axle. Any suggestions or ideas would be most appreciated.
Thanks!
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From: StL, MO. USA
Someone can feel free to correct me, but I believe rear axle:
2004 = 1"
2008 = 25mm
Should work. Will need to hone the bracket to the same dimension as your current caliper bracket.
My understanding is that a longer brake cable is necessary to do that swap because the bleeder/banjo ends-up sitting higher than the old style caliper.
2004 = 1"
2008 = 25mm
Should work. Will need to hone the bracket to the same dimension as your current caliper bracket.
My understanding is that a longer brake cable is necessary to do that swap because the bleeder/banjo ends-up sitting higher than the old style caliper.
Road Warrior
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From: StL, MO. USA
Yep. That's what I'd do.
It really sucks that the right front Brembo can't be used on the rear bracket. That would make it nice and easy to do a whole single-sided brake up front and upgrade the rear (on the older bikes) at the same time.
- But I guess that's asking too much.
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