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Old 02-17-2007, 09:30 AM
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Should I replace both front and rear rotors ?All imput greatly appreciated.. Thanks. bob.
 
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Old 02-17-2007, 09:38 AM
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I did just the front two and it seem to have worked out well. I have allways had enough stopping power from the back brake and no noise. You will really like the ones on the front. If i can suggest the lyndall pads and SS braided line also. Then you have completed the package.

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Old 02-17-2007, 10:01 AM
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Be sure and oil up those moving rotor parts or they will wear out - JUST KIDDING!
 
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Old 02-17-2007, 10:41 AM
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FWIW....I did all three w/ Lyndall pads....worth the expense IMO
 
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Old 02-17-2007, 10:56 AM
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For an extra $88 why not do the rear rotor? Best pads...Lyndall Z-Plus.
 
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Old 02-17-2007, 10:58 AM
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Default RE: Question about floating rotors

If you are doing the work yourself, I do the front brakes only, unless you feel comfortable with tearing the rear end down. The front are a lot easier, and they are usually the ones that make the noise, and they are the ones with the most stopping power. Some do the front for the looks, you can't see the back. I'd hold off on the back until you need to be in there for something else, like replacing the tire, that would be the first thing that comes to mind, it will be the first wear item in the rear that will need to be replaced.
 
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Old 02-17-2007, 01:34 PM
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Default RE: Question about floating rotors

I replaced both front rotors on my '05 ultra at 20,000 miles with floating rotors to stop the squeal. At 40,000 miles I replaced the rear with a floating rotor because the stock rotor had become warped. Wish I had done them all when it was new.
 
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Default RE: Question about floating rotors

I installed floating rotors on the front only, and bike stops just fine-no unusual vibrations or anything.
 
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Old 02-18-2007, 10:53 AM
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I just did the front two. Best mod ever for me. No more dragging brake noise and much better stopping power.
 
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Old 02-18-2007, 11:03 AM
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I did the front 2 with floaters and Lyndalls all the way around. Great stopping and no squeel.
 


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