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Started by alibaba, December 21, 2009, 01:41:03 PM

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alibaba

December 21, 2009, 01:41:03 PM
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?

scott_araujo

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December 21, 2009, 02:12:56 PM Last Edit: December 21, 2009, 02:15:38 PM by scott_araujo
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

Spidey

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December 21, 2009, 02:31:04 PM Last Edit: December 21, 2009, 02:33:56 PM by Spidey
http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=14127.msg244369#msg244369

Radial calipers provide better feel and more stopping power. 
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ducpainter

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December 21, 2009, 02:35:40 PM
Quote from: Spidey on December 21, 2009, 02:31:04 PM
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
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Spidey

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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]
Occasionally AFM #702  My stuff:  The M1000SS, a mashed r6, Vino 125, the Blonde, some rugrats, yuppie cage, child molester van, bourbon.

ducpainter

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December 21, 2009, 02:41:52 PM
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....

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scott_araujo

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December 21, 2009, 02:43:22 PM
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

Raux

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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

DarkStaR

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December 30, 2009, 10:46:50 AM
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.
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