Front Caliper Upgrade Question...
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Front Caliper Upgrade Question...
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..
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..
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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.
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Looking real good Bill.....
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