Front brake
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Thanks Krustee. Yeah, that is good. I did a rebuild on that caliper when I did the pads and rotor.
I looked at the markings when I got back home, and it is marked 9/16" so I can quit wondering.
So it looks like in order to get more stopping power from the front, I'll need to look at some other options.
Just get used to it, or,
Closer reach levers may increase my leverage, or,
Six piston calipers, or,
Get one of those squeeze gizmos to build up my grip strength. But my right forearm is already bigger than my left, and I think my muscle building days are long passed.
I looked at the markings when I got back home, and it is marked 9/16" so I can quit wondering.
So it looks like in order to get more stopping power from the front, I'll need to look at some other options.
Just get used to it, or,
Closer reach levers may increase my leverage, or,
Six piston calipers, or,
Get one of those squeeze gizmos to build up my grip strength. But my right forearm is already bigger than my left, and I think my muscle building days are long passed.
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^ or try the different pads I suggested- just saying. HH compound pads can indeed make a difference. different levers are not a bad idea either if it fits your grip better. the Oberon levers are fairly popular since they are adjustable- pricey though. Aftermarket ergonomic shaped levers work better for me and they are not expensive. they are shaped flatter and sit inward a bit more.
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So it looks like in order to get more stopping power from the front, I'll need to look at some other options.
Just get used to it, or,
Closer reach levers may increase my leverage, or,
Six piston calipers, or,
Get one of those squeeze gizmos to build up my grip strength. But my right forearm is already bigger than my left, and I think my muscle building days are long passed.
If it turns out that everything in the brake system is up to snuff, I wonder how a 7/16 bore master cylinder (some single-disk Sportsters?) would work out?
That should provide a major increase in hydraulic advantage, along with more lever travel.
Last edited by Warp Factor; 04-07-2016 at 08:46 AM.
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