Hey all, I think it's time to upgrade the front caliper on my Fatboy and was wondering which option would be the best way to go...
Option 1) Just purchase and install a made to fit Wilwood? Question on that though, do their calipers require proprietary pads from them?
Option 2) Go with a 2000 up Harley front caliper and use an adapter bracket to mount it to the 99 down lower legs..
Just looking for better front braking. Thanks..

 

I went with the Wilwood and braided lines. Big difference over stock. I cant remember about the pads though. I tried later model calipers and brackets. I didnt like the looks or design of the set up. Really loooked mickey-moused to me.

 

The HD 2000up 4 piston caliper with hh pads is a great performer. Can be done for 70 bucks. Compared to the cost of a aftermarket setup.

Been flippin the coin over the expenditure, decided to stay hd. It will be a significant upgrade over the stock 97 hockey puck.

 

I have the Wilwood caliper and rotor (single) and it brings that big old E Glide to a halt, I was able to get pads from Summit Racing.

 

I have found Willwood and Performance Machine to both be prone to corrosion, I have fitted a number of Harley 4-Pots and all to good effect.

 

I have this on the 79 Shovel, just made an adapter plate.
works very well

 

I have this on the 79 Shovel, just made an adapter plate.
works very well

 

Nice job kees...

 

About fifteen years ago I updated front and rear to four piston. Lower legs on the Bay were $20, I think I paid the same for a newer swingarm. Calipers were about $60 each. Huge upgrade over stock and very cheap. Still using the original master cylinders.

 

Looking real good Bill.....