Rear brake caliper bracket fitment

[seanster]

Hi guys/gals,

My rear brake caliper is position below the swingarm, and I wanted to move it up above the swingarm as well as utilizing that hole for the speedo sensor.  Do this bracket from the later model such as 695 work?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/07-Ducati-Monster-695-M695-Rear-Brake-Caliper-Bracket-/220951558670?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3371bd3a0e&vxp=mtr#ht_1378wt_1153

My bike is 2000 M750 (carb)

Thanks!!!!!

[COP TZR]

I wanted to do the same with my bike (2000 M750)  I dont think you can utilize that hole for the speedo sensor.  Your speedo is mechanically driven by the speedo cable from the front wheel.

I dont think there is any advantage of it being swung up.  Only thing I can think of is that you can bleed the rear caliper easier.  Otherwise I think it just looks like its in the way.  Better down low in my opinion.

[koko64]

+1.
The underslung does look better IMO, but a bugger to bleed alright.

[seanster]

Understood..but i forgot to add that im switching to an aftermarket gauge with the speedo sensor using a magnet..kinda like the trailtech vapor.

I dont like the mounting up front though.

[Slide Panda]

I think the thing that'll get you is the axle size. Your, and my, bikes have a smaller diameter rear axle than newer bikes. We've got 17mm axles, the 695 has 25mm.

If you got a sleeve made, then it should work.

Check your swing arm for a lug that corresponds to that slot - it prevents the bracket from rotating.

You caliper will fit - DSS monsters used the same rear caliper for a long while. My 900 is fit with one from a 620 now, as the old one locked a piston.

You will need a new brake line - or possibly one off a 620/695/800/1000 etc.

[ducatiz]

+1.
The underslung does look better IMO, but a bugger to bleed alright.

remove the caliper, put a block of wood between the pads and bleed away.  good time to clean and inspect too.  not so bad..