Kahuna wrote:
> Hi Folks
>
> I'd like to upgrade the factory brakes on my 04 Heritage. Something with a
> lot more stopping power and even a little lighter pull - if that combination
> is possible.
>
> Not sure if the likes of a straight swap out of the callipers for PM kit
> would be the route to go, or if I need to change the callipers, discs and
> the master cylinders. Bling is not required - though always welcomed,
> stopping power is my goal.
Before you do any of that, try swapping out the lines for braided
stainless lines. The stock rubber lines swell a bit when under pressure
and the stainless lines don't. Normally makes a huge difference in
feel. If that's not enough, change out your brake pads for a better
compound like EBC pads.
Then if that's not enough, start throwing bigger money at it, but before
I spent a ton on PM calipers (like I have done in the past) I'd go here:
http://www.fabkevin.com/home.htm and talk to FabKevin about some
sportbike caliper adapters and calipers for your front end. He usually
has that stuff in stock, you'll probably save some money, and Kevin's a
hell of a guy. He cut me some steel adapters that enabled me to put six
piston Tokico calipers on my bike and they would damn near stand the
bike on it's nose.
--
StT
feeling helpful today...
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