I keep running into this term 'radial brake calipers'. Can one of our 'illuminati' tell me what is new or different about these radial calipers?
http://www.carbibles.com/brake_bible.html (http://www.carbibles.com/brake_bible.html)
Scroll down to the radial brake section. I'm sure there's some difference of opinion on whether they work better or not in many groups. Like a lot of new technology, the first ones out always work great. They're high end items on the priciest bikes in the lineup. How could they not? ;)
Scott
http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=14127.msg244369#msg244369 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=14127.msg244369#msg244369)
Radial calipers provide better feel and more stopping power.
Quote from: Spidey on December 21, 2009, 02:31:04 PM
http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=14127.msg244369#msg244369 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=14127.msg244369#msg244369)
Radial calipers provide better feel and more stopping power.
Will they make me go faster? ;D
Only if you (a) slap some stickers on 'em; or (2) paint the letters in the "Brembo" in red. Vroom vroom. [moto]
Quote from: Spidey on December 21, 2009, 02:39:50 PM
Only if you (a) slap some stickers on 'em; or (2) paint the letters in the "Brembo" in red. Vroom vroom. [moto]
I have red paint....
thanks. [thumbsup]
Like many new parts, most riders of average skill will only really be able to exploit their performance capabilites while parked at Starbucks. "Are those the new radial calipers??? I read about those!" ;)
Scott
interesting read on the differences of the radial vs traditional mounts. i really liked the Siemens eBrakes, wonder if they'll eventually end up on Ducati. and the constant contact brakes look like the start of a new hub for wire wheels
Quote from: Raux on December 30, 2009, 01:25:51 AM
interesting read on the differences of the radial vs traditional mounts. i really liked the Siemens eBrakes, wonder if they'll eventually end up on Ducati. and the constant contact brakes look like the start of a new hub for wire wheels
Electronic brakes = no thanks!!!
Ducati's with Electronic brakes = NO THANKS!!!
Just seems like so much go wrong with a setup like that.