BuckeyeShee21 Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 Just wondering what some of you guys like for aftermarket rotor/pads for sand drag bikes. Right now I'm runnin a stock rotor and having some trouble getting her slowed down. No front brakes of course. Wondering if slotted rotor would help, or maybe better pads. Also my rotor hub splines are shot. Was thinking of getting a billet lonestar hub would last longer, and also if it would mesh ok with a blaster axle that I'm running for now. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badassbanshee479 Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 triple buffed paddles, aluminum drag axle, stock caliper and pads with a jds custom rotor on my 10 mill super cub..... stops just fine! its all about reducing rotating weight less weight ya gotta stop the easier it is to stop..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 Real simple.. Rear brakes are about 20% of your stopping power. Only running the rear is going to cause the caliper to work way harder than it should be. It will probably overheat, get hot and warp. I wouldn't be surprised if your brake fluid gets hotter than hell too. These bikes are meant to have front brakes as well. I wouldn't rely on any rear brake set up to stop me like the fronts will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeShee21 Posted July 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 Real simple.. Rear brakes are about 20% of your stopping power. Only running the rear is going to cause the caliper to work way harder than it should be. It will probably overheat, get hot and warp. I wouldn't be surprised if your brake fluid gets hotter than hell too. These bikes are meant to have front brakes as well. I wouldn't rely on any rear brake set up to stop me like the fronts will. I understand this, I'm just looking for the best brand based on others experience with different rotors...... who runs front brakes on a drag bike? And can I run a billet hub with a stock blaster axle?...... reducing more weight is great and all but that also reduces my wallet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAJUN BANSHEE Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 3 broke ribs and road rash from Hell, front brakes were reinstalled. Yes, brake fluid brakes down at a certain temp. Not sure what temp cause I'm never doing that again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeShee21 Posted July 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 3 broke ribs and road rash from Hell, front brakes were reinstalled. Yes, brake fluid brakes down at a certain temp. Not sure what temp cause I'm never doing that again. Damn.....hope your healing fast bro..... I'm just worried because I'm racing a place that has terrible shut down in a couple weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 How much does a front brake setup weigh? A couple pounds? Is shedding that couple pounds worth the added risk? Wouldn't it be safer to not eat or drink before the race to lose those couple pounds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAJUN BANSHEE Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 Damn.....hope your healing fast bro..... I'm just worried because I'm racing a place that has terrible shut down in a couple weeks Thanks man but that was about 10 years ago when I first got my bike and thought id make it light as possible. You just don't forget shit like that lol Keep the front brakes and take a big crap before you race lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 My hillclimb bike used to only have front brakes. Once I built the 18DM I decided I needed to put the rear back on. That pound or so that you're saving isn't worth it if you need to stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanYE west Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 I would recommend wildwood exp 600 plus Dot-4 fluid, Maxima racing brake fluid or the Motul Dot-5.1. Dont use your generic wal-mart brake fluid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeShee21 Posted July 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 I would recommend wildwood exp 600 plus Dot-4 fluid, Maxima racing brake fluid or the Motul Dot-5.1. Dont use your generic wal-mart brake fluid. Well regardless I need a new rear brake setup even if I put fronts on. Thanks for the advice. I know wildwood makes good shit and come to think of it I have cheap autozone dot 3 fluid in there.....and the carbs you sold me worked great on my trail bike....thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1JUANstunna Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 Ditch the rear brakes they are for pussies. Get a parachute, that what I did. Stock seems to work fine on my drag bike with no problems. But my bike is slow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camatv Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 i have ran EBC sinter'd and red style pads, stock caliper, bradied brake line and STOCK rear rotor and bike seems to stop fine.. o'reillys dot 3 fluid also... if its taking a while to stop your either going well over 100 MPH OR your brake system has an issue or your locking the tires up and skidding. most important thing that i haven't seen mentioned is that the calliper pins need to move freely, the alignment of the rotor to the caliper needs to be spot on, and EVERYTHING in the brake system needs to be 100%.. if the caliper is stuck on the mount and stopping crocked it cannot apply all its force to the rotor and you will have slow as hell stopping. if your slamming on the brakes and locking the rear tires up and skidding your not going to stop worth a shit and the bike will pitch side to side adn thats dangerous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanYE west Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 I was just stating them fluids for guys that are worried about heating up and boiling their brake fluid. They have much higher boiling temps them then dot-3 and other cheap brake fluid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeShee21 Posted July 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 Ditch the rear brakes they are for pussies. Get a parachute, that what I did. Stock seems to work fine on my drag bike with no problems. But my bike is slow I went with an ejector seat instead of a parachute, figured it would be safer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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