dumper_uk Posted May 31, 2005 Report Posted May 31, 2005 (edited) it has 2 calipers on each front wheel,and a different master cylinder(looks like a road bike one).The brakes are awesome!! My friend was wondering where he could get front hubs like it so he could have a twin caliper setup.Does anyone know of where they can be found? twin brake pic 1 pic 2 banshee Edited May 31, 2005 by dumper_uk Quote
chapmanmd Posted May 31, 2005 Report Posted May 31, 2005 it has 2 calipers on each front wheel,and a different master cylinder(looks like a road bike one).The brakes are awesome!!My friend was wondering where he could get front hubs like it so he could have a twin caliper setup.Does anyone know of where they can be found? twin brake pic 1 pic 2 banshee 375869[/snapback] This is probably a stupid question, but why??? Quote
dumper_uk Posted May 31, 2005 Author Report Posted May 31, 2005 I don't know why,I bought it like that,You can lock the front wheels with light pressure from one finger! they are a bit much really especially with the braided lines,I'm going to try the std master cylinder to see if it gives a bit more contol, I think once my friend rides it he will change his mind,I must be honest though I had a completely stock banshee before this and thought the brakes weren't really up to much,Just need to find the right balance. Quote
rebelbanshee2 Posted June 1, 2005 Report Posted June 1, 2005 its not the hubs that are different its the spindles/steering knuckle. Those are just stock ones that have been moddified to bolt a 2nd caliper on Quote
broke Posted June 1, 2005 Report Posted June 1, 2005 its not the hubs that are different its the spindles/steering knuckle. Quote
Tim C Posted June 1, 2005 Report Posted June 1, 2005 I seen that done before - I think it was on Duncan Racing's Banshees for the 12 hour Pont Du Vaux race in France Quote
Cotton eyed Joe Posted June 1, 2005 Report Posted June 1, 2005 it has 2 calipers on each front wheel,and a different master cylinder(looks like a road bike one).The brakes are awesome!!My friend was wondering where he could get front hubs like it so he could have a twin caliper setup.Does anyone know of where they can be found? twin brake pic 1 pic 2 banshee 375869[/snapback] If you were running that on the road with street tires that would kick ass. But say in dirt, where the tire locks up easily, once the tire is locked, it doesn't matter how many calipers you have. Pretty trick though. I've thought of doing it, but on the rear as the front is a bit exposed for me. Wouldn't want to smash into something and bust one of those calipers up. If it leaks, all the front brakes are gone. Quote
MonkeyBoy Posted June 2, 2005 Report Posted June 2, 2005 Definately an old DR PDV bike. They used this setup to keep tems down in long high speed situations. Probably a little much for normal riding, but if you pushed it for a while, it would be worth it. You want to trade for a stock setup? Quote
MotulMonsta Posted June 2, 2005 Report Posted June 2, 2005 I need more front brakes!! I'm thinkin of gettin a better master cylinder. Or using streetbike calipers...somethin..stock front brakes are a little weak. Quote
NYUK Posted June 2, 2005 Report Posted June 2, 2005 I SEEN TT RACERS USE THAT SET UP. IT REALLY HELPS IN TIGHT CORNERS. Quote
racer Posted June 3, 2005 Report Posted June 3, 2005 i think its fuckin cool. and maybe if you had a master cylinder from say a 1000rr, that would push some fluid. motulmonsta, i see no reason it wouldnt work so long as you got the correct size banjo nut(s) on your brake line(s). Quote
frocashmoney24 Posted June 3, 2005 Report Posted June 3, 2005 i like it, looks like it'll do some stoppin on a dime, i bet if you made those modified brackets, you could sell some... Quote
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