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Re: Brakes? What brakes.



Jim,

thanks for the info.  I'll add it to my file of possibilities.

Lance
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From: jim@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <jim@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thursday, September 28, 2000 3:46 AM
Subject: Brakes? What brakes.


>Lance LaCerte, Psy D <LACPSYD@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
>
>> I would like as much input from as many list members as possible, as
>> I've decided to make my upcoming winter project on the 'ol scoot a
>> full front end brake replacement --- this will surely included new
>> calipers, possibly new discs and maybe even a new master cylinder.
>
>    Yay!
>
>> I would like to know about some high quality aftermarket kit that
>> replaces the Triumph units (read: I don't want to have to do any
>> machining/adapting) that will let me stop on a dime and pick it up.
>
>    Triumph used to sell their "Triumph 6" front brakes as a kit for T3
>bikes.  These brakes were stock on the Super III and had a little less
>power than the ST's brakes, but far more feel.  The brakes were actually
>designed and built for Triumph by ?Alcon? - they reputedly make Indy car
>(or should that be CART?) brakes.
>
>    Or it might be worth finding out if R1 brakes would fit :-)
>
>                Jim
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