Stopping a Spyder

jcthorne said:

It is possible to fit the newer Brembo brakes to the older V-twin bikes. I have done it. The older brake parts are becoming unavailable. Rear is pretty straightforward just needing the hanger and new caliper and rotor. Front, you will need to change the hub and need new 15" wheels. As well as the calipers and rotors. Not cheap but at least the parts are available. And it is a significant improvement in brake feel and performance. I did not change the master cylinder and it worked out just fine. No doubt the ABS calibration is not right but it did not seem to act poorly in a panic stop. Just some FYI.

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BajaRon said:

This changeout to the Brembo components should not affect the ABS system as it monitors wheel rotation for activation. It doesn't care at all what brake components you're using.

An ambitious endeavor which most are not going to be up for. But impressive, none the less. I've never felt my 08 GS lacked enough in stopping ability to go this route. But the Brembo system is certainly an improvement over the original equipment.

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