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Floating rotor question

Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2015 9:55 am
by Imzz4
I was in the process of putting the BH 12 1/2" floating rotors on, when my measurements show the caliper brackets American suspension sent with the new front end will only accept a 12" rotor. I think the wheel and rotor came off a 2004 BH trike. Either they sent the wrong brackets , or some years used a small rotor. Does anyone have any info on what size was on what years, and perhaps which years were Wilwood and which are Brembo's?
The one's I put on temporarily were from my wife's Low Rider, and they were 11 1/2" which allowed 1/4" of brake pad squeezing air. thanks

Re: Floating rotor question

Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2015 2:21 pm
by Sno
Jeff my trike is a 07 and it has 12 1/2 rotors on it

Re: Floating rotor question

Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2015 5:36 pm
by SRF
First year of Brembo brakes was 03 which is what my bike is. 03 used same pads front and rear. In 04 they changed rear master cylinders and calipers. I can try to measure later but would be surprised if rotors are any different size.

Re: Floating rotor question

Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2015 11:06 am
by Imzz4
I found out it was from an 03, but he doesn't know whose brakes it had. Thanks guys. I'll call American Sus. and see about other brackets. I just put new seals in , and they look as good inside as the outside since they were not used long before getting replaced by Brembo's. Which by the way, he said made a big improvement on stopping his small block..

Re: Floating rotor question

Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2015 9:08 pm
by SRF
Measured mine and as it seems you have already figured out 03 was also 12.5 inches.

Re: Floating rotor question

Posted: Wed Dec 23, 2015 12:01 pm
by GordonBH
2007 SS 12.5"

Re: Floating rotor question

Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2015 11:27 pm
by Imzz4
Typical of when things don't work out with plan A or B, I decided to use Arlen Ness 11.8" 420ss floating rotors with the Wilwoods, and make my own caliper brackets so the pads sit where I want them. When they get here, I can drill the remaining holes and polish them. Appreciate the replies !