Brake Calipers on Inverted Forks Harley Brake Issues Discuss Brake Calipers on Inverted Forks in the Harley Tech & Harley How-to forums; I am starting the build process of a pro-street custom and I am looking for feedback on American Suspension's new integrated "padlock" caliper (a part of their Phantom line of ...

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I am starting the build process of a pro-street custom and I am looking for feedback on American Suspension's new integrated "padlock" caliper (a part of their Phantom line of internal cable front ends). Wondering if breaking performance is equitable to a 4 or 6 piston single disk caliper from someone like Performance Machines?

Posted by: roadking11 on Nov 29, 05 3:04:38 pm

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A 6 piston caliper is overkill IMSHO and they are expensive - 4 pot calipers work great in my experience - a dual 11.5" disc setup with 4pot calipers and good rotors and pads as well as kevlar lines is about all you need for an HD...that is ALOT of breaking power..

but YMMV - your mileage may vary

Posted by: steveb on Nov 29, 05 10:24:29 pm

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Recently received some additional feedback from a local shop that has heard of problems with this padlock caliper. In performance as well as issues with poor factory mounting, rattling, etc.

Posted by: roadking11 on Dec 2, 05 9:49:04 am