Front Brake Upgrade

[dragonz]

I recall reading somewhere that the YFZ450 front calipers are a direct bolt-on
This would be a significant improvement over the 660 calipers IMHO
I have some nice metallic sintered front pads now, & have some braided brake lines on order, but would like to go for some better calipers too

[Mad Dog]

Heard about this, used to be lots of good info posted about it, don't know where it is though.

[Krandall]

I know for a fact (remember reading the 660 section for whatever reason....) but the yfz calipers are direct bolt on. I think the only thing that had to be modified was the plastic dust shield.




*edit*

looking now to make sure though. 

[Krandall]

success:

http://www.raptorforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64085

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http://www.raptorforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46288

[dragonz]

I shall investigate further, some cheap enuf on ebay

[Segkast]

Haven't talked to anyone in a while who has done this, but a few years ago I was talking to someone who said it was an AMAZING upgrade, and WELL worth it ! One day I plan on getting around to this as well. Love to hear your review when you get it done

[Mad Dog]

Looks like a set of the calipers goes from 75-150 bucks depending on the year, condition, and generosity of the seller.

[Krandall]

Wonder if you'd be able to score a better deal off of YFZ Central..

MAY be worth PM'ing Kyle on here (not sure of his screen name.. mini-ho) he comes in once in a while..

He parted out his last YFZ. He may have parts lyin around.

[dragonz]

might have a set $50 for 07's.........
We shall see

[Krandall]

Sounds like a steal, and from what I've been reading about this, its an awesome upgrade

[dragonz]

Sounds like a steal, and from what I've been reading about this, its an awesome upgrade

Missed on a couple of cheap sets, but would have wanted to re-kit, & new pads.
Got a BRAND NEW UN-USED set for $150, too good to pass up!

[dragonz]

The new calipers were complete with NEW pads, & I have a set of braided hoses coming as well.
Went whole hog & got a G-Force axle as well.
Now just the rear shock & swing-arm to decide what to do about & i'll be set.
Thinking to cut & stretch the existing swing-arm, but will then need a heavier spring or upgraded shock & spring.

Will post pics & a review of the brakes when fitted

[Peelz]

yeah post a review for $hits and giggles. I have NEVER heard of this. Didn't have a problem with the stock 660 ones. But this sounds cool.

[dragonz]

Well after the brakes I'm used to on my road bike they are very spongy, even when freshly bled.
I still thought they were fine until I started racing against the 450's, & they have lots more braking power than my 660 does, so I decided time to do something about it!

[dragonz]

Some small progress!
You have to cut the plastic disk guards back a little or they interfere with the new calipers, but once this is done, it is a straight bolt up.
(more to come)