Its about brakes.

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hansgoudzwaard
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Its about brakes.

Post by hansgoudzwaard »

Willy, Dusty Dave , Dan, or anyone currently building...

I have a question. Help me out pls.

I am disc and brake shopping, and my local scene is that they want to sell you pricey aftermarket setups.

Gary suggested a Fab Kevin package, and tho' they would work beautifully, money is a big factor, and I haven't ruled that out.

I don't want to install junk, but I,m looking at Willy' s install (The Front) and that would suit me just fine. (sportbike parts) ??

I would be putting a disc out back too.
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Re: Its about brakes.

Post by Jim Sawyer »

Any swap meets near you?
I bought all My brakes & parts from Robs used harleyparts
http://www.robsusedharleyparts.com/photos/index.php
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Re: Its about brakes.

Post by hansgoudzwaard »

Thanks for the link, that's a good one. It helps to know the Parts I need.

Not too many swap meets. We have some used parts places available, but not near me.

You have any pics of your install?
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Re: Its about brakes.

Post by Jim Sawyer »

Yes, are you looking for front or rear brake pictures?

Something not right here, I can not figure how to attatch a picture the usual way that it works.
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Re: Its about brakes.

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I put the pictures I want to post in Photobucket then cut and paste the IMG link right into the message. Seems to work on all boards I have anything to do with.
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Re: Its about brakes.

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Last time I put a disk on a Harley hub I called my friend that lives by a jap bike salvage and told him the disk size I wanted and met him for lunch the next day. He brought me a honda rear disc with caliper and master for $25. I machined a ledger (step to locate center) on the side that went to the wheel then transfer punched center marks for the bolt holes and bolted the disc on then clamped the caliper where it needed to be. Made a few cardboard templates then a real bracket out of 3/8" plate it took longer to get the master cylinder mounted and plumbed where it didn't show too much.
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Re: Its about brakes.

Post by hansgoudzwaard »

Jim Sawyer wrote:Yes, are you looking for front or rear brake pictures?
Just the rear, thanks .

I am looking for mounting ideas.

I know mine won't be the same as yours, but I do have the same frame as you.
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Re: Its about brakes.

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Dusty-Dave wrote:Last time I put a disk on a Harley hub I called my friend that lives by a jap bike salvage and told him the disk size I wanted and met him for lunch the next day. He brought me a honda rear disc with caliper and master for $25. I machined a ledger (step to locate center) on the side that went to the wheel then transfer punched center marks for the bolt holes and bolted the disc on then clamped the caliper where it needed to be. Made a few cardboard templates then a real bracket out of 3/8" plate it took longer to get the master cylinder mounted and plumbed where it didn't show too much.
Thanks for the advice on the install.
I'll see what I can get , either HD or Metric.

None of this will be easy, but we'll see what works best.
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Re: Its about brakes.

Post by hansgoudzwaard »

Image

This is the plan for the back.

Or something like it.

Ever go to this site?

http://www.dbbp.com/

Amazing things here.
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Re: Its about brakes.

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I figured out how to atatch a pic
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Re: Its about brakes.

Post by hansgoudzwaard »

Good install pic.
Looks like the stock Harley setup with the mounting bracket and caliper.
What year and model is that from?
The flatbar welded to the lower leg helps hold it in position.
Thanks.
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Re: Its about brakes.

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I like the alternator setup.
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Re: Its about brakes.

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I am not sure what year the caliper is, It fits a 3/4" axle. I bought it from Robs used Harley parts.
I first found the chopperbuilders handbook back in 2004. Thanks to the board, and all its members, I was able to build My bike, and have ridden it 71,000 miles. I learned a lot, made some friends, and had a great time building it
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Re: Its about brakes.

Post by hansgoudzwaard »

Jim Sawyer wrote:I am not sure what year the caliper is, It fits a 3/4" axle. I bought it from Robs used Harley parts.
Thanks for the help.
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Re: Its about brakes.

Post by friday »

wiseguy on shovelhead , always uploads pics of his set up Jap front and back . he also sells brackets for 4 or 6 piston , but can always do your own


http://www.shovelhead.us/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=10
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