better brakes for a 620

[Syscrush]

OEM bolts are 10.9.

Not relevant for this application on a 620, but '01 and earlier with a mechanical speedo drive need low head bolts, at least on that side.

That's helpful.  The Pro-Bolt ones specify that they're low head, and looking at the calipers it wasn't clear to me why that would matter - other than looks.

[Syscrush]

That's a very good link.  I wonder what the coating is.

I don't know if this is helpful, but the product page says:

Ultra Corrosion-Resistant Coated—Screws are 40 times as corrosion-resistant as zinc-plated screws and are also known as Magni-coated screws. They have a zinc basecoat, an aluminum topcoat, and withstand 1,000 hours of salt spray per ASTM B117.

[Speeddog]

Just to clarify, I was referring to the bolts that hold the rotor to the wheel.

[Syscrush]

Just to clarify, I was referring to the bolts that hold the rotor to the wheel.

OK, that makes much more sense.  Thanks.

[Syscrush]

Thanks for the pointer.

Here's a 12.9 with "ultra corrosion resistant coating".

$4.40 per pack of 10 

My bolts arrived yesterday.  They were sent across the border by Purolator, so I suspect I may get beat up on brokerage fees.  We'll see.

I did a test fit last night.  They fit fine, but they're ugly compared to the OEM bolts - they're horrific compared to the sessy SS Pro-Bolt ones.  Still, they're the right size and strength and the coating should protect them out in weather.

[ducatiz]

Just to clarify, I was referring to the bolts that hold the rotor to the wheel.

oh yeah, i was referring to the caliper bolts. 

[Syscrush]

I gave up on the old calipers and picked up another set when I found a good deal on eBay.  The bike went on the bench yesterday, we'll know soon if everything fits & works as it should.

[Syscrush]

I gave up on the old calipers and picked up another set when I found a good deal on eBay.  The bike went on the bench yesterday, we'll know soon if everything fits & works as it should.

OK, I just got a call from the mechanic, and according to him this stuff won't fit.  He said that the left-right offset on the rotors is wrong, and that the larger rotors won't work with the calipers unless the caliper mounts are changed as well.  I only bought the rotors because my research led me to believe that they were required for the calipers to work.

Pretty f'n disappointing overall.

[ducpainter]

What calipers are you using?

[Syscrush]

What calipers are you using?

Here's the eBay listing.

From the ad:

Ducati 65mm 900ss 750ss brembo Brake Calipers Brembo Monster

brake calipers  for Ducati 900ss, m900 and others . 65mm mouning.

[ducpainter]

No reason those calipers and rotors shouldn't work together if they're as advertised.

Hundreds of people have done this brake upgrade.

[DarkMonster620]

you need the 320mm rotors . . get them new, try our sponsors for rotors and pads

those calipers are the ones I am using . . .

here for options,  http://www.monsterparts.com/c/CD-Brakes/CD-Brakes.html

[Syscrush]

you need the 320mm rotors . . get them new, try our sponsors for rotors and pads

those calipers are the ones I am using . . .

here for options,  http://www.monsterparts.com/c/CD-Brakes/CD-Brakes.html

I have 320mm 6 bolt snowflake rotors.

[ducpainter]

Did you get new rotors?

I believe the offset should be 15mm.

[DarkMonster620]

Here's mine, M620 with 4pot Goldline calipers and Galfer rotors

Gina 2

dp, if he has either SS or SBK996/998 snowflake rotors, he should be OK with the 15mm offset . . . BUT, I still recommend, getting new rotors and new brake fluid