hey guys my 02 FXD SuperGlide single front rotor works pretty well but it also has 28k miles on it and feels like rubber. FYI i have lace wheels

im new to the harley world and would like some info/opinions on rotors.

id be interested in replacing it with a oem NEW rotor or upgrading to a larger single rotor or even just a better caliper if available.

thanks in advance

 

One of the smarter upgrades I've done is to move to the Arlen Ness Big Brake rotor. I've always used Lyndall Z+ and Gold + pads but the combination of Lyndall and Big Brake has given me even more control at the lever and shortened my braking distances in threshold/maximum braking practice.

If you are considering replacing your front rotor I can't recommend the Big Brake kit and Lyndall pads highly enough. You WILL notice the difference

I picked this up from Phat Performance, it's the 02-972 kit for 49mm forks. Phat has the best pricing on the Big Brake kits.

Do a search for forum member cvaria, he's gone to dual's on his Sportster and his Wide Glide; may she rest in peace. He's ordered new dual Big Brake kits for his new Wide Glide... they're really that good

 

Id start with a fluid replacement/flush and bleed. From there, if there's no improvement, replace the 15 year old hoses... still no improvement. .. pads and rotor.


EBC, lyndall, ness, and othersre good option for rotors

Ebc and lyndall z for pads

Fluid.. is fluid. Use what ever the little circle on the top of your master cylinder says unless it was changed.

 

oh its not the hydraulics... its the rotor... its shot. i would call it warped but thats not the actual issue.

most people think rotors are warped when in reality they have "hard" spots from brake heat. i have a pulsing lever.

 

That fluid he's going to be using is DOT 5; a squishy lever in the best of circumstances. I ended up doing a complete flush and clean on my '03 and going to DOT 4, then I had a better lever. Those early 2000's with 4 piston calipers and DOT 5 were mush; the earlier 2 piston calipers and DOT 5 never had the same problem the later 4 piston calipers did...

NO_SPRK, I agree with cvaria; if you're still running the original brake lines change them out.

 

yeah i think thats one thing i want to do. my hardline does not have any kinks but its been bent around a bunch over the years from swapping handlebars. its so small too...

is there anything in the catalogs i should stay away from? ive been thinking of replacing the lines to get rid of the squishy rubber, i can see it bulge out when really grabbing the lever.

id like to build a setup with distribution block so if i change over to mags/dual disc i wont have to change everything

 

Ive been using goodridge pre-terminated stainless lines. I guess you could get a dual line and plug the right side of the tee, but you'd need to beef up your mc to 11/16 to accept the large banjo bolt unless you get a modular, build your own type line tha let you swap out the m/c banjo loops

 

i heard good things about those lines... great thanks for the info...


any idea if i can find new oem rotors? or is the ebc worth it?

not sure on the big rotor kit yet

 

Ebc on Amazon, ebay, all major retailers

Oem, dealer or ebay take offs.

Mind your diameter. 11.5 for you i believe. Could be wrong.

Like tincup says up above, the ness is no joke. I swear by them. I will be installing one with a stainless line and some lyndall pads this Friday when i get them back from the powered coater.

 

Just like cvaria, I'm a fan of the Goodridge lines; I use the ebony series

If you do want to simply go back to the OEM rotor it's #44156-00; you can pick one up from Boardtracker for $106 http://www.boardtrackerharleyonline....sc-lt-44156-00

Be sure you change out the #3655A rotor bolts as well: http://www.boardtrackerharleyonline....ead-torx-3655a

Edited to add: Parts 'fish from Ronnies: http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche....RONT%20(LACED)