Just changed out the front rim on my Harley Davidson. Sports ter 1200 xl notice that the front caliber. It's not not tin enough, it hits the rim any suggestions on a replacement caliper
People should just get MOTUL DOT 5.1 to make life ultra easy without the paint disappearing and having DOT 4 and 5 mixture issues. You also forgot to say to get the Brembo RCS19 master cylinder lever. The upgrade with SS Lines too is amazing.
DOT 5 was designed for use in the hydraulic clutch system. Is there was a internal leak into the transmission with DOT 4 there would be catastrophic failure. Silicone base would not damage transmission internals.
2020 SGS rotors warped at 5k mi. Definitely not replacing them with Harley rotors🖕that. Looking towards floating rotors. Need some direction J&P. Thanks!🏍🏍
yeah man they spend millions on exhausts, engine parts and looks...but forget brakes!! my bandit rear brakes are almost useless...i need more grip on the rear...front is fine!! sinthered pads works good but it wore twice quickly as the non sinthered ones
Great vid. Quick question and hopefully you can help me. I have the Arlen Ness G3 Floating Brake Rotors. I happened to notice the other day that the Front Brake Rotor hardware kit (Screws, washer and lock nuts) are loose (Freeplay) while installed, I figured I'd tighten the screws and that'd be it However, this did not work as they are all in (Tightened to the max) Bottomed out. They are still lose and flimsy which makes the disc wiggle quite a bit. Aren't these supposed to be firm and sturdy while installed and doing their purpose between the brake disc and the carrier? Please advise..ty
no, not necessarily. Those are what is considered a floating rotor. There is meant to be free play between the rotor and carrier, it results in better braking characteristics.
Dot 5 is actually made for military purposes! As those equipments stand there for years without maintenance! You are better off using dot 5.1 if your braking system is designed to work with it It may corrode the brake lines and piston seals if you use incompatible brake fluid
You misleaded a bit with the brake fluid. Seems like dot 5 is better than dot 4. The truth is: it is not! Always run the fluid your bike manufacturer recommends. Brake fluid is corrosive, you could end up damaging your brake system. Also, is not entirely true that dot 5 boils at higher temperatures. The dot4 motul 660 competition fluid boils roughly at >350°C.
Another thing on that dot 4 dot 5 brake fluid. If your caliper leaks and Dot 4 gets on your rotor when you apply the brake it's going to lock up the wheel. When Dot 5 gets on the rotor it just makes it slippery. It doesn't lock up the wheel. 👍
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Impecable explanation. Thank you very much for all the info. Greetings from Argentina.
This video is full of information.. thank you !!
très belles pièces !
Excellent video thanks
Thanks man. I needed this
Good video, No theatrics, atrocious music, short and informative. Well done.
Nice analogy, do I want good brakes are survive or look cool ?
great info
Where can I go to get brake upgrades for my 2004 Suzuki Marauder?
I would like to know what is the difference between 5 button floating rotors vs 9 or 10 button floating rotors.
Can you upgrade a 300mm rotor stock set up to 320mm rotor without changing the caliper?
What bleeder kit do I need to bleed pm 4 piston calipers?
Just changed out the front rim on my Harley Davidson. Sports ter 1200 xl notice that the front caliber. It's not not tin enough, it hits the rim any suggestions on a replacement caliper
do they make those wave rotors in a 11.8 size
So what would be the ultimate package, top of the line caliper, rotors and pads for a 1993 FLHS ? Hook me up so I can order. Great video as usual.
People should just get MOTUL DOT 5.1 to make life ultra easy without the paint disappearing and having DOT 4 and 5 mixture issues. You also forgot to say to get the Brembo RCS19 master cylinder lever. The upgrade with SS Lines too is amazing.
DOT 5 was designed for use in the hydraulic clutch system. Is there was a internal leak into the transmission with DOT 4 there would be catastrophic failure. Silicone base would not damage transmission internals.
Can you tell me why my back caliber on 2008 Dyna fat bob is so on the brkt on the rear of motorcycle
does stainless steel rotors need hardening??
2020 SGS rotors warped at 5k mi. Definitely not replacing them with Harley rotors🖕that. Looking towards floating rotors. Need some direction J&P. Thanks!🏍🏍
DOT 4 and DOT 5.1 are compatible.
can I use it with honda unicorn pls reply
I’ve been told the best is not the best dot 5 is for race bikes and will leak through the gasket s or seals is this true
yeah man they spend millions on exhausts, engine parts and looks...but forget brakes!! my bandit rear brakes are almost useless...i need more grip on the rear...front is fine!! sinthered pads works good but it wore twice quickly as the non sinthered ones
The stock Harley disks have a speed sensor button. If I upgrade my disks, will I lose my ABS?
Michael Miller no you won't
Is there a brake setup you recommend for Indian Chief Vintage?
Leave it stock.
Great vid. Quick question and hopefully you can help me. I have the Arlen Ness G3 Floating Brake Rotors. I happened to notice the other day that the Front Brake Rotor hardware kit (Screws, washer and lock nuts) are loose (Freeplay) while installed, I figured I'd tighten the screws and that'd be it However, this did not work as they are all in (Tightened to the max) Bottomed out. They are still lose and flimsy which makes the disc wiggle quite a bit. Aren't these supposed to be firm and sturdy while installed and doing their purpose between the brake disc and the carrier? Please advise..ty
no, not necessarily. Those are what is considered a floating rotor. There is meant to be free play between the rotor and carrier, it results in better braking characteristics.
reference 3:16 mark in video
Dot 5 is actually made for military purposes! As those equipments stand there for years without maintenance!
You are better off using dot 5.1 if your braking system is designed to work with it
It may corrode the brake lines and piston seals if you use incompatible brake fluid
Also dot 5 can not be mix with dot 4 or 5.1
But dot 4 and 5.1 can
please turn off background sound its very annoying
annoying and stupid
You misleaded a bit with the brake fluid. Seems like dot 5 is better than dot 4. The truth is: it is not! Always run the fluid your bike manufacturer recommends. Brake fluid is corrosive, you could end up damaging your brake system. Also, is not entirely true that dot 5 boils at higher temperatures. The dot4 motul 660 competition fluid boils roughly at >350°C.
Do your brakes boys.You have a beer to get home to and people waiting for you at home
Another thing on that dot 4 dot 5 brake fluid. If your caliper leaks and Dot 4 gets on your rotor when you apply the brake it's going to lock up the wheel. When Dot 5 gets on the rotor it just makes it slippery. It doesn't lock up the wheel. 👍
you can not put dot 5 in a break system designed for dot 4 it will destroy the rubber parts in the break system and cause a lot of problems
Suspension>brakes>motor.
Why do they have to play that stupid fuckin' music while he is talking?
I agree, it's pretty annoying. :-/
I didn't even notice it.
lol