I have modded almost every part of my bike minus the braking system and it is about time I get around to it. Having a fast bike with low braking power is like having a snooze button on a fire alarm.

Because I swapped wheels, dual disc setup is not an option for me. However, I will be replacing the stock 2 piston caliper with a 4 piston drop in replacement. I am debating on stainless hoses but the stock ones and stock master cylinder should work fine.

I will post back with my results and install when my parts arrive.

 

ditch the stock lines. they expand under pressure and get worse when the fluid get warmer.

lines:

1. https://spieglerusa.com/brakes.html (best bet)
2. http://www.helperformance.com/
3. goodridge.com
4. https://www.magnumshielding.com/

pads:

• https://ebcbrakes.com/products/brake-type/
• https://www.lyndallbrakes.com/

rotors:

1. https://ebcbrakes.com/products/brake...rs-motorcycle/
2. https://shop.lyndallbrakes.com/collections/all/Rotors
3. http://galferusa.com/products/rotors
4. http://www.wilwood.com/Motorcycle/Index.aspx

many opportunities to upgrade... braided lines are a must. doing the other stuff with out the lines is almost a waste of bacon.

 

Hey Cvaria, what are you using for your rear brake line and caliper?

 

goodridge 03-0952 rear ss line, stock caliper, lyndall 7234 gold+ pads, and ebc contoured rotor rsd014cblk

 

Thanks Cvaria! I am likely going with the designer series in pearl black from magnum shielding as far as the lines are concerned. The one piece EZ align is cheaper but I think the two piece is probably better.

As far as pads and rotors, I am gonna wait and see how the stock pads feel on the old rotor. I believe the new caliper comes with new pads on it already so when I wear down the pads I will replace the rotor. I was considering a floating rotor just for the looks as it is not necessary for the type of riding I do.

 

I am having trouble finding something that fits the rear of my 2011 48. I was hoping to upgrade to stainless steel brake line on the rear. I called magnum and they said they would be willing to look at a picture and see if the engineering team can figure something out.

 

call them, it may not be easy to find. speigler will just build it for you though. the 2007-2013 rear line is/was kinda funky to add a location for the brake light switch and route from below to above the swingarm.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...l#post14887703

 

Im going to contact them and see what they can do. That line looks very similar to what I need.

 

Hey Cvaria.
Is this the same rear line you posted a picture of above? Your picture looks exactly like what I need but I want it in black. I am having trouble finding a rear line. Stealership can order me one but its only in the bright stainless color as opposed to black.

https://www.goodridge.co.uk/products...nt=32594518407

 

For more stopping power, if you haven't already done so shouldn't you be improving your front brakes first? Just wondering...