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Anyone put Brembo brakes on a 2012 RT? - Can it be done?
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safecracker
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I do not think so. 2010 to 2012 front wheels are 14". Again, anything is possible. Bruce
He only has semi sintered for the 2012 RTL as far as I know..
You might also need to include the 2013 & up Brembo compatible ABS Unit & the computer that controls it if you want to safely operate the Brembo Brakes..... :dontknow: . But for what it's worth, the newer fenders for the 15" wheels fit on the earlier Spyders that only had 14" wheels & fenders to suit, so at least some of the bits bolted to that area are interchangeable!
There again, if you are really serious about doing this swap, why not swap the whole spindle & hub assy too?? :yes: . Just pop your 2012 ball joints & remove the lot; insert the 2013 & up Brembo compatible spindles, hubs, & ball joints; fit the Brembo discs & calipers etc; address the ABS & it's computer controllers as necessary; and then bleed the new Brembo Brakes!
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BLUEKNIGHT911
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Are RACING that Spyder professionally ???? .... if not ( as Peter said ) I think you are going to spend a lot of money for slightly better Braking .... Have you considered Ron's Brake DISC's ???? they are different from OEM , and from other reports they grab better .... good luck ... Mike :thumbup:
KX5062
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I bet you can. HOWEVER, you're likely to be replacing quite a few parts in the process. The cheapest and easiest way to do it is to find a wrecked Spyder and then start grabbing and replacing parts. I would bet that you'd have to replace almost the entire front end from the A arms outward, including the fenders and discs.
Now having written that you could research other brands of motorcycles that use a similar braking system. The caliper is mounted in a standard radial arrangement, so you might find something else, like a Brembo or a Nissin from a motorcycle that MIGHT bolt right up using the same discs and wheels.
This has been done in years past with other types and brands of motorcycles that came with inadequate brakes. Read: older Suzuki V-Stroms.
Now having written that you could research other brands of motorcycles that use a similar braking system. The caliper is mounted in a standard radial arrangement, so you might find something else, like a Brembo or a Nissin from a motorcycle that MIGHT bolt right up using the same discs and wheels.
This has been done in years past with other types and brands of motorcycles that came with inadequate brakes. Read: older Suzuki V-Stroms.
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