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PopDukes 04-21-2010 10:07 PM

PM (Performance Machine) TG Brakes Installed
 
WOW. What a difference. Not only did it rid my squeaking, but most importantly, the TG now stops on a dime!

Dramatic improvement on stopping ability!!!!!! Feel it was well worth the investment. About $1500.

SEAlaskan 04-21-2010 11:25 PM


Originally Posted by PopDukes (Post 6602985)
WOW. What a difference. Not only did it rid my squeaking, but most importantly, the TG now stops on a dime!

Dramatic improvement on stopping ability!!!!!! Feel it was well worth the investment. About $1500.

Stopping on a dime, eh!! front and rear brakes together I assume?? How much of a improvement on rears only:icon_question:

oldmsocko 04-22-2010 04:45 AM


Originally Posted by SEAlaskan (Post 6603291)
Stopping on a dime, eh!! front and rear brakes together I assume?? How much of a improvement on rears only:icon_question:

Very good question. With my stock brakes using front and rear at the same time it will stop on a dime. My stock rear brakes appear adequate, but as soon as Lyndell come out with rear brake pads I will replace my stock pads with them.

msocko3 04-22-2010 06:35 AM


Originally Posted by PopDukes (Post 6602985)
WOW. What a difference. Not only did it rid my squeaking, but most importantly, the TG now stops on a dime!

Dramatic improvement on stopping ability!!!!!! Feel it was well worth the investment. About $1500.

:icon_worthless:... Just saying:icon_smile:.

Boom 04-22-2010 06:36 AM


Originally Posted by oldmsocko (Post 6603719)
Very good question. With my stock brakes using front and rear at the same time it will stop on a dime. My stock rear brakes appear adequate, but as soon as Lyndell come out with rear brake pads I will replace my stock pads with them.

I guess I can say the same for my '10. One thing that urks me is having to "stand" on the rear brake at a stop to keep it from drifting. I like to sit back and stretch without having to grip the front brake.
They changed the rear brakes on the '10s???:icon_confused:

carlo 04-22-2010 12:58 PM

$1,500 is a lot of money for a up grade when will it stop. My 09 TG stops fine.

msocko3 04-23-2010 03:37 AM


Originally Posted by Boom (Post 6603905)
I guess I can say the same for my '10. One thing that urks me is having to "stand" on the rear brake at a stop to keep it from drifting. I like to sit back and stretch without having to grip the front brake.
They changed the rear brakes on the '10s???:icon_confused:

One of the bullet items in the 2010 MY technical update says the following for the Triglide.

Reduced Rear Brake Effort
(New Master Cylinder and Calipers – will retro-fit)

Myself I can't feel any difference between mine or my dads rear breaks. I can say for kicks I decided to see what the rear breaks would do one mine when I pushed harder than normal on the peddle. I was surprised at how loud the rear tires squeal when they lock up. I figure if you can lock up the back tires you can't ask for much better breaking. To me it doesn't seem like I have to push very hard on the rear break peddle to stop or hold it while sitting at a stop light, but everyone has different physical limitations. Maybe there are some who need reduced effort due to leg strength issues, I used to squat 500# at one time so I don't have much problem in that dept.

oldmsocko 04-23-2010 04:40 AM


Originally Posted by msocko3 (Post 6608634)
I used to squat 500# at one time so I don't have much problem in that dept.

That's not very much weight. I use that much just to warm up.:icon_smile:

Boom 04-23-2010 08:48 AM


Originally Posted by msocko3 (Post 6608634)
Maybe there are some who need reduced effort due to leg strength issues, I used to squat 500# at one time so I don't have much problem in that dept.

500 lbs.?! Geez, more like 500 oz. for me! :icon_lol:

SEAlaskan 04-23-2010 10:06 AM


Originally Posted by msocko3 (Post 6608634)
One of the bullet items in the 2010 MY technical update says the following for the Triglide.

Reduced Rear Brake Effort
(New Master Cylinder and Calipers – will retro-fit)

Myself I can't feel any difference between mine or my dads rear breaks. I can say for kicks I decided to see what the rear breaks would do one mine when I pushed harder than normal on the peddle. I was surprised at how loud the rear tires squeal when they lock up. I figure if you can lock up the back tires you can't ask for much better breaking. To me it doesn't seem like I have to push very hard on the rear break peddle to stop or hold it while sitting at a stop light, but everyone has different physical limitations. Maybe there are some who need reduced effort due to leg strength issues, I used to squat 500# at one time so I don't have much problem in that dept.

I haven't been able to lock up my rears on the '09 TG. Maybe I have to look into the retro's. Most of my braking is with the fronts except in hard cornering then I use the rears only, which you don't want to lock them up. :icon_warped: :icon_patriot:


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