more braking power

harleydocdavidson · Jul 29th, 2009, 08:59 PM

I have a street bob, 08 and want to increase front braking power. Do you think that a jaybrake six piston front caliper would do the trick, maybe with a bigger disc. Will I need brackets for that?.
Has any one installed one of these calipers ?
Many thanks
Eli

Hobbit · Jul 29th, 2009, 09:13 PM

i used harrison billet on my Heritage and the power and control was incredible

shaker · Jul 29th, 2009, 09:54 PM

Did you change out the discs too, or just the calipers?

Hobbit · Jul 29th, 2009, 10:13 PM

i did just the caliper was they are direct replacement, fitted with braid lines as well

Peso Joe · Jul 29th, 2009, 11:45 PM

I was looking into a number of calipers etc, but here is what I did instead...for now.

First off, before upgrading to better brakes I made sure the frontend springs could handle it. Installed the Racetech Emulators and weight indexed fork springs.

Next, new rotor and this is the best part...LRB Pads (Lyndal Racing Brakes). Z+ compund pads NO DUST and they work excellent in wet conditions. After I did this I could feel the difference and I also lost the desire to just change to a better caliper..for now.

I am looking at the Hawg Halters though if I do change calipers, straight up bolt on and differential bore to boot.

harleydocdavidson · Jul 30th, 2009, 08:33 AM

Hi Peso, did you get a bigger disc or jut the same size of the standart. braided lines seems a good option too, I will change the pads anyway
thanks
Eli

Jul 29th, 2009, 08:59 PM	#1
harleydocdavidson Start The Engine Ride: street bob 08 Join Date: Apr 30th, 2009 Location: Chile Posts: 17	more braking power I have a street bob, 08 and want to increase front braking power. Do you think that a jaybrake six piston front caliper would do the trick, maybe with a bigger disc. Will I need brackets for that?. Has any one installed one of these calipers ? Many thanks Eli __________________ There are many harleys but this one is mine

Jul 29th, 2009, 09:13 PM	#2
Hobbit Moderators Ride: 09 CVO Ultra Classic Join Date: May 18th, 2007 Location: The Shires UK Posts: 8,723 My Mood:	Re: more braking power i used harrison billet on my Heritage and the power and control was incredible __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Jul 29th, 2009, 09:54 PM	#3
shaker Contributor$ Ride: 2002 Road King Classic Join Date: Feb 27th, 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 103	Re: more braking power Did you change out the discs too, or just the calipers?

Jul 29th, 2009, 10:13 PM	#4
Hobbit Moderators Ride: 09 CVO Ultra Classic Join Date: May 18th, 2007 Location: The Shires UK Posts: 8,723 My Mood:	Re: more braking power i did just the caliper was they are direct replacement, fitted with braid lines as well __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Jul 29th, 2009, 11:45 PM	#5
Peso Joe New Family Ride: 2002 FXD Join Date: Jul 15th, 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area (EastBay) Posts: 6 My Mood:	Re: more braking power I was looking into a number of calipers etc, but here is what I did instead...for now. First off, before upgrading to better brakes I made sure the frontend springs could handle it. Installed the Racetech Emulators and weight indexed fork springs. Next, new rotor and this is the best part...LRB Pads (Lyndal Racing Brakes). Z+ compund pads NO DUST and they work excellent in wet conditions. After I did this I could feel the difference and I also lost the desire to just change to a better caliper..for now. I am looking at the Hawg Halters though if I do change calipers, straight up bolt on and differential bore to boot.

Jul 30th, 2009, 08:33 AM	#6
harleydocdavidson Start The Engine Ride: street bob 08 Join Date: Apr 30th, 2009 Location: Chile Posts: 17	Re: more braking power Hi Peso, did you get a bigger disc or jut the same size of the standart. braided lines seems a good option too, I will change the pads anyway thanks Eli __________________ There are many harleys but this one is mine

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