| Author | Message | ||
     M2typhoon |
I have the bracket, caliper, master and all the lines. I need to know if I need a special rotor for the left side brake? | ||
| Jayvee |
Wouldn't a flipped-over standard rotor be what is called for? (Top to bottom flip) Off the top of my head, I can't recall if there's even any "dish" to the carrier, might not even need to flip it over. | ||
| Fuzzz |
I went through this question a while back, the consensus was that the rotors are directional, and they are indeed dished, about 8-10mm. I chose new matching rotors...My biggest problem with this is finding a master cylinder to push the dual PM 6 pots, and still have a mirror mount. | ||
| M2typhoon |
I have the master to do the job and I have bar ends on the bike so screw mirrors. SHould I just buy aftermarket wave rotors that are not directional? Glad to hear you're up and still riding FUZZZ!! (Message edited by m2typhoon on October 25, 2010) | ||
| Skntpig |
Yes | ||
| Rex |
 My dual disc Braking system. Purchases thru Al Lighton and American Sport Bike. Thanks REX | ||
| Fuzzz |
m2typhoon, No stinking heart attack is gonna stop me...been riding since 8 weeks out from bypass....:-) | ||
| Rex |
I got the above bike out yesterday to ride around. I thought my CR had a good front brake. THis one does it twice as fast...very touchy. I had to get use to it all over again. REX | ||
| M2typhoon |
Rex, Where did you get that kit because American Sport Bike does not list that on their web site? Not to mention, how much of a pain was to install? | ||
| Rex |
I bought it from American Sport Bike when Tat owned the company. could be Braking doesn't make it anymore, and is the reason it is not on Al's website. Modesto Buell installed it when I purchased it. AS far as I remember it went on without much of a problem | ||
| Blazing_saddle |
Just curious, did you do the conversion because the stock brakes were not up to it or some other reason? | ||
| M2typhoon |
I'm doing it because I'm hitting the track with the bike plus I've noticed some brake fade when on the binders hard. | ||
| Blazing_saddle |
OK, Ya, if you are racing it makes sense to have the best brakes you can have. I've found the stock brakes fine for the street, that's why I asked about it. | ||
| Rick_a |
Use any rotors. Having one going "backwards" is just a cosmetic thing. I've been running a backwards 2nd rotor since 2005. I just put engraved an arrow on it so I know which is which if they come off. Back when I had a barren twisty back road to run every day, I'd smoke a rotor and pads every six months or so with the single set up. So far, with the dual set up, I've been on the same rotors and replaced the pads once in 20,000 miles with a track school and track days thrown in there. On the track, they don't fade at all; in fact, they get better as they heat up. Once they're well up to temp, it's a single finger affair. I found the single PM caliper set up great for the street, but very inconsistent in hard use. The main downside is increased steering effort at high speeds. | ||
| Maru |
Hi Rick, what are you using for a left side caliper and how did you hang it? Steve | ||
| M2typhoon |
Rick has the same mount I do. It's a Buell racing piece from years ago with 6 pot Nissin Caliper specifically designed for the left side. | ||
| Maru |
So the Buell kit includes both a left side caliper and a mount? I was under the impression that it was just a caliper that bolted directly to the boss on the left side like the right one did. I wonder why they didn't just source a caliper that bolted straight on? If anyone has a left side caliper and mount they want to sell, feel free to contact me at retrorocketswest@gmail.com. Steve | ||
| M2typhoon |
Maru, I wish you luck in finding one of these. From what I've heard, they are pretty rare and you had to know someone to get one back in the day. If you do find one, you will also need to swap your master to a 5/8" from the OEM 1/2". I've never seen one fleabay and those who have one have a hard time parting with them. | ||
| Rick_a |
My setup consists of a stock caliper for a 1998-2002, an aftermarket left side Nissin caliper for import bikes (they come in wide bolt spacing for Asian bikes or narrow spacing for Ducati), 2x stainless X1 Lightning brake lines, a double banjo for the 5/8 master cylinder, and the aforementioned adapter. A machine shop should be able to make something similar. Performance Machine had a direct bolt-on billet replacement caliper set, which is now a very rare item and was very expensive back then. Harrison Billet in the U.K. still makes direct bolt-on dual calipers, and there used to be a full Brembo kit (rotors, calipers, lines and adapters) for around $1200. | ||
| M24me |
Nice work! I have to ask : how do you change the tire? Do you remove one rotor? (looks like rivits holding them on) (Message edited by m24me on May 26, 2011) |
