Brake upgrade wanted
#1
Brake upgrade wanted
I recently bought a '09 Street Bob and I like everything about it except I'm disappointed in the brakes on it. They just don't compare to any other bike (6 of them before this one) that I've owned. I'm wondering if I can improve on the braking of this bike without spending a fortune. Maybe upgraded pads or some kind other kind of mod to increase the stopping power of the bike. Thanks in advance for advice/input.
#2
I agree with you on the braking. It sucks compared to anything I've owned before also. I would try EBC sintered brake pads. I added them to my single caliper before converting to duals, and it was a real nice improvement. Nothing compared to the dual brake upgrade, if you can swing it, but if not, try a stainless line and the EBC sintered pads. Should help.
#4
I agree with you on the braking. It sucks compared to anything I've owned before also. I would try EBC sintered brake pads. I added them to my single caliper before converting to duals, and it was a real nice improvement. Nothing compared to the dual brake upgrade, if you can swing it, but if not, try a stainless line and the EBC sintered pads. Should help.
#6
Thanks. Can you give me an idea of what the dual disc conversion runs? I was talking to a friend of mine last weekend and told him that's exactly what I think the bike really needs but I'm worried I'm gonna have to blow through a stop sign and get side-swiped with my wife on the back of the bike before I can convince her that it's a NEED and not a want.
#7
My stock brakes stop as fast as I want to. I have to give a good squeeze on the lever, but it defiantly stops quick.
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#8
Agree ... there have been a lot of "my brakes suck" threads and quite frankly - mine don't seem bad at all. Only brake upgrade is braided line on the front - however I have upgraded my suspension front and rear and it seems that a better front suspension that dives less will actually keep more weight over the rear wheel and improve braking all around? just a thought.
#9
Agree ... there have been a lot of "my brakes suck" threads and quite frankly - mine don't seem bad at all. Only brake upgrade is braided line on the front - however I have upgraded my suspension front and rear and it seems that a better front suspension that dives less will actually keep more weight over the rear wheel and improve braking all around? just a thought.
#10
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...disc-dyna.html
Less than $500 for a dual disc set up on a 2006. Just takes patience and eBay.
On a side note, this is about the third time I've posted this link in the last week or so. A search for "dual disc" or similiar pulls it right up. Before anyone flames me, I'm more than happy to help anyone who wants to try this conversion, but please, try the search.
Less than $500 for a dual disc set up on a 2006. Just takes patience and eBay.
On a side note, this is about the third time I've posted this link in the last week or so. A search for "dual disc" or similiar pulls it right up. Before anyone flames me, I'm more than happy to help anyone who wants to try this conversion, but please, try the search.