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01/23/24 at 21:33:44
I was given an abandoned bobber project and it didn’t come with front brake caliper. I’m trying to do this the least expensive way possible. Can I use aftermarket brake calipers?
I bought some on eBay but the bolt holes don’t match up. I wonder if I can just add a custom bracket?
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01/23/24 at 22:24:38
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I was given an abandoned bobber project and it didn’t come with front brake caliper. I’m trying to do this the least expensive way possible. Can I use aftermarket brake calipers?
I bought some on eBay but the bolt holes don’t match up. I wonder if I can just add a custom bracket?
Yes, but I wouldn't put the effort into it unless it has dual pistons.
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01/24/24 at 13:03:43
Front brake caliper brackets are easy.
1- tape a piece of 14 gauge insulated electric wire to the outside of the rotor. that will be your clearance.
2- set the caliper where you want it. clamp or tape to stop it from moving.
3- make a pattern from a piece of cardboard
4- transfer the cardboard to a piece of 3/16'' steel.
5- cut the steel out, drill your holes, and clean it up with a file.
6- remove the wire, bolt it up, check your clearnces, spin the wheel. no grinding sound means your all set.
7- take it back apart, clean it up with a wire wheel on a drill motor, and paint.
you will want to use all metal lock nuts as the caliper can get too warm for nylon
try to find a left side caliper from a SV650, they are dual piston and even with the stock master cylnder and rotor you will have much more brake.
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01/24/24 at 15:44:19
If you are not a fabricator - with tools that can cut and drill steel......you are likely better off finding a good used caliper.
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