So I finally got off my ass and finished getting everything I needed for a front hydraulic brake conversion.
I used hubs and calipers from a YFZ450. Modified KOR spindles done by Tarmo. Some lines that came off a Raptor that I got from Awk. I dont know if he modified them or thats just how they came, but they work great. I think theyre a little too long in the lines, but that just means I shouldnt have to do anything to get them to work with some +3 +1 a-arms. I used a Banshee master cylinder.
I have a question for you guys who have done it though. After torquing down the outer axle/spindle nut that holds it all together, my front wheels are kinda hard to turn. I thought it was my brakes dragging but even without the calipers on, its pretty hard to turn. They dont just free spin.
Has anyone else had that problem? Now granted, I havent even ridden it yet (just finished, and its 1:30 in the morning) so maybe they just need to "break in" or something.
I also think I need to reposition my lines, because they are the lowest point in my front end and Id hate to hit a rock and rip one.
Other than a few minor details, I think Ill be happy with them. I havent been able to ride my quad all season because my old cable brakes had bad cables or something. I could never get them to work after I rolled it and snapped the cable. I bought a used cable from Awk but it just didnt seem to work.
Anyway, Just curious about the front drag thing.
I used hubs and calipers from a YFZ450. Modified KOR spindles done by Tarmo. Some lines that came off a Raptor that I got from Awk. I dont know if he modified them or thats just how they came, but they work great. I think theyre a little too long in the lines, but that just means I shouldnt have to do anything to get them to work with some +3 +1 a-arms. I used a Banshee master cylinder.
I have a question for you guys who have done it though. After torquing down the outer axle/spindle nut that holds it all together, my front wheels are kinda hard to turn. I thought it was my brakes dragging but even without the calipers on, its pretty hard to turn. They dont just free spin.
Has anyone else had that problem? Now granted, I havent even ridden it yet (just finished, and its 1:30 in the morning) so maybe they just need to "break in" or something.
I also think I need to reposition my lines, because they are the lowest point in my front end and Id hate to hit a rock and rip one.
Other than a few minor details, I think Ill be happy with them. I havent been able to ride my quad all season because my old cable brakes had bad cables or something. I could never get them to work after I rolled it and snapped the cable. I bought a used cable from Awk but it just didnt seem to work.
Anyway, Just curious about the front drag thing.
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