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Dec 5, 2011 | 04:49 PM

ambulldog1234

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brake upgrade advice

want to upgrade my brakes both front and back on my 2010 fatbob. what is the best set up out there? thanks

Dec 9, 2011 | 02:08 PM

BrianG

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Originally Posted by ambulldog1234

want to upgrade my brakes both front and back on my 2010 fatbob. what is the best set up out there? thanks

"Best" is a subjective determination. I favor dual Brembo calipers working a pair of 320mm rotors, and Brembo radial master cylinder, but that's just me.

Maybe you don't need to do stoppies on your FB.... LOL

Dec 15, 2011 | 08:14 PM

1skrewsloose

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As has been said, subjective is the word. On my bike I was happy with the improvement of braided stainless lines and better pads, depends how deep your pockets are and what your looking for in the end.

Dec 22, 2011 | 02:07 AM

grbrown

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There is no 'best'! As suggested, you can get improved braking and feel with braided hoses and after-market pads.

I have 13" front rotors with 6-pot calipers, braided hoses and floating rotors all round. Stopping is greatly improved. Only you can decide if spending on that sort of hardware is worth the cost.