Rear Brake Rotors for 2012 Triglide

[alsdeb]

Any news on this?

Ok... after some help from my friends ... here goes.... rear non vented rotors from a circa 2002-2006 Ford Focus are a close match. i say close because from measurements given of this stock rotor that sells at NAPA for $14.50, they need minimal machining to match. Also, rear vented rotors from a 86-88 Ford T-bird turbo coupe fit, if machined. Harder though, due to the vented rotor - they would have to machine the whole back disc off - one person verified this method and did it. Wish i could have marked the blog, but i know what i read.

I have yet to physically verify this for myself, but i am pulling the rear wheels today to check the brake pads because i rode home last nite WITH the parking brake on, only 10 miles, but thats another story - i have the capability to machine and drill the rotors if this works... and for $15, im thinking its worth a try. And if it does ....

should be problem solved. NOW - IF - i cannot machine these, i will take to one of the machine shops i deal with at work, and im sure with the machining it could only cost me around $50....so add it up ... $15 x 2 + $50 = WAAAY ahead of HDs price and probably a better product as i will have them drill and slot the rotors also.

Take it with a grain of salt - this to me is all STILL a project that i have not completed, but i know im on the right track. Check it out for yer selves. Heres to experimenting!!

:LordHelp:

My 2010 is in need of rear rotors. Also, what do you mean by "machining"? Are you talking thickness?

 

[Fearless]

lease keep us posted

My 2010 is in need of rear rotors. Also, what do you mean by "machining"? Are you talking thickness?

Man what a savings I would be interested to know if it works. I would have it done also. Thanks I went to a dead end on my search. ride safely fearless :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:

 

[SeanSean1]

Gorilla... i answered your message... did you receive it??

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My 2010 is in need of rear rotors. Also, what do you mean by "machining"? Are you talking thickness?

and yes... i mean machining down a ford focus rotor. not much mind you... but it seems to be the right track. I will be trying this myself, but havent needed them yet. Winter is coming though and seeing that HD made the new OEM rotors and pads 'bigger', they may at least be addressing the problems with these that many are talking about.

I have yet to hear anyone with a CSC or Hannigan or even Franky kit on having - stopping issues.

 

[Fearless]

Anyone have what needs done to them ?

I have a friend who is a excellent machinist what needs done to the focus rotors to make them fit cut off how much and where? I will need rotors on old shiney this winter and I have access to a lathe! ride safely fearless

 

[SeanSean1]

TriGlide rotor UPDATE !

Ok folks.. i have a Triglide rotor sitting next to me. I have measured it and compared to a 'drawing/diagram' from NAPA.

It seems machining a 2002 Ford Focus REAR rotor will work. Right now i dont have time to put the measurements up. I am working on a sheet that will explain where the new part needs 'trimmed' down. I am going to buy one and double make sure the stock part is the size indeed they say it is. Call it what you want - i just dont want to make a direct assumption and be a jackazz. I would love to solve this and be 100% positive it will work. Because if it does, yes, they are going on my TG when 'done'.

Right now all i can say is - the stock rotor being used for experiment is #NB 48880035.

This is a common part number to reference this rotor i have found. THIS IS NOT THE NAPA part #. This number seems to be common to all auto parts stores and even i saw it referenced on Ebay. The price?? WAAAAAAY less than what some have paid. Just remember, its not a bolt on - but at least now my thinking gears are at a faster speed. ThumbUp Close - im real close.

if anyone wants - email me - i can send them the comparision drawings when im done direct. Work load is heavy right now - so please be patient ya'll! sesenn7 AT gmail - SEAN​

epper:

 

[Fearless]

Great news

Ok folks.. i have a Triglide rotor sitting next to me. I have measured it and compared to a 'drawing/diagram' from NAPA.

It seems machining a 2002 Ford Focus REAR rotor will work. Right now i dont have time to put the measurements up. I am working on a sheet that will explain where the new part needs 'trimmed' down. I am going to buy one and double make sure the stock part is the size indeed they say it is. Call it what you want - i just dont want to make a direct assumption and be a jackazz. I would love to solve this and be 100% positive it will work. Because if it does, yes, they are going on my TG when 'done'.

Right now all i can say is - the stock rotor being used for experiment is #NB 48880035.

This is a common part number to reference this rotor i have found. THIS IS NOT THE NAPA part #. This number seems to be common to all auto parts stores and even i saw it referenced on Ebay. The price?? WAAAAAAY less than what some have paid. Just remember, its not a bolt on - but at least now my thinking gears are at a faster speed. ThumbUp Close - im real close.

if anyone wants - email me - i can send them the comparision drawings when im done direct. Work load is heavy right now - so please be patient ya'll! sesenn7 AT gmail - SEAN​

epper:

:clapping: :AllGood: Thank you I have discussed this with my friend he says no problem thank you ride safely fearless

 

[Downtown Cowtown]

Brake rotor issue

Has anyone considered cutting the rotor to smoothness and having a thicker brake pad done, ? seen it done on cars, why not on trikes ?

Just a thought.

If Harley copied motor trike rear end stuff, they use a ford ranger or ? do they not ? some place to start including the focus, good luck.

 

[SeanSean1]

Has anyone considered cutting the rotor to smoothness and having a thicker brake pad done, ? seen it done on cars, why not on trikes ?

Just a thought.

If Harley copied motor trike rear end stuff, they use a ford ranger or ? do they not ? some place to start including the focus, good luck.

YES.. no worries... my findings will give the option of maybe making the rotors 2-3mm thicker. i have thought of this. cant determine that though until i check clearances when the new part is actually mounted with new pads.

 

[Gorilla]

YES.. no worries... my findings will give the option of maybe making the rotors 2-3mm thicker. i have thought of this. cant determine that though until i check clearances when the new part is actually mounted with new pads.

SeanSean1 good job thank you for the efforts. you have knowledge that a lot of us do not.

 

[Fearless]

poor metal!

Has anyone considered cutting the rotor to smoothness and having a thicker brake pad done, ? seen it done on cars, why not on trikes ?

Just a thought.

If Harley copied motor trike rear end stuff, they use a ford ranger or ? do they not ? some place to start including the focus, good luck.

:Trike1: Let me say this the metal is junk on our brake rotors look at the heat front rotors take for years. mine rear rotors were junk in less than 8,000 miles. No excuses junk metal! It is what it is! and no help from the Motor Co. ride safely fearless

 

[Gorilla]

:Trike1:Let me say this the metal is junk on our brake rotors look at the heat front rotors take for years. mine rear rotors were junk in less than 8,000 miles. No excuses junk metal! It is what it is! and no help from the Motor Co. ride safely fearless

I have 26k on my rear rotors without issue, but I changed the rear pads almost as soon as I got it. I think I only had around 4k when I went to the after market. The rears are still good just did a bad check with the 25k 2 year brake fluid change.

 

[SeanSean1]

SeanSean1 good job thank you for the efforts. you have knowledge that a lot of us do not.

Been at it since I bought the TG in January Gorilla ... had to have a breakthrough sooner or later!

Drawings almost done BTW ya'll ... depends on how my day and weekend go. But right now id say im gonna buy at least one stock piece to play with and compare. Ill spend more on alcohol this weekend anyway.ThumbUp

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Has anyone considered cutting the rotor to smoothness and having a thicker brake pad done, ? seen it done on cars, why not on trikes ?

Just a thought.

If Harley copied motor trike rear end stuff, they use a ford ranger or ? do they not ? some place to start including the focus, good luck.

Cowtown ... remember... the stock TG rotors are 4 stud ... the Rangers are 5 stud. That's why I never looked that way before. FYI.

 

[Fearless]

2009 model

I have 26k on my rear rotors without issue, but I changed the rear pads almost as soon as I got it. I think I only had around 4k when I went to the after market. The rears are still good just did a bad check with the 25k 2 year brake fluid change.

It is what it is, this possible break through on rotors is a god send to all of us.
I have no doubt my rotors are OEM and I have been told the 09 models had a bunch
of Issues. that being said I really love my triglide even with it's short comings. Scored rotors I inherited form former owner, had them turned deep scoring came right back. Next is new rotors OEM one's are junk on my Triglide. :Shrug:ride safely

 

[clint44]

Just a shot in the dark but do the TG rear rotors look anything like any of these?
https://www.google.com/search?q=197...X&ved=0CDwQsARqFQoTCJOs0bvEg8gCFUWYgAod4GIN1w

 

[Fearless]

Just a shot in the dark but do the TG rear rotors look anything like any of these?
https://www.google.com/search?q=197...X&ved=0CDwQsARqFQoTCJOs0bvEg8gCFUWYgAod4GIN1w

Thanks for the info Clint I believe 2002 ford focus is real close not expensive either.

 

[Downtown Cowtown]

Been at it since I bought the TG in January Gorilla ... had to have a breakthrough sooner or later!

Drawings almost done BTW ya'll ... depends on how my day and weekend go. But right now id say im gonna buy at least one stock piece to play with and compare. Ill spend more on alcohol this weekend anyway.ThumbUp

Fair enuff, wonder what wilwood would offer when you find or use your current dimensions ? Thought motor trike originally used ranger style rear ends turned upside down, not that thats a brake hub, jus a rumor.

Forgot about the stud issue, my bad.

 

[HDB0B]

The $256 is list price for the kit -09B which contains 2 rotors .... per bulletin. Apply to 2013 and older trikes.
2014 Have a new system using a 10.6" rotor.

 

[clint44]

The $256 is list price for the kit -09B which contains 2 rotors .... per bulletin. Apply to 2013 and older trikes.
2014 Have a new system using a 10.6" rotor.

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.8 hrs to change out the rear rotors? I thought the rear wheels and tires were very difficult to remove?
Though I realize it's still not as cheap as some automotive brake rotors,$256/pair doesn't sound too bad.

 

[rhino 2]

.8 hrs to change out the rear rotors? I thought the rear wheels and tires were very difficult to remove?
Though I realize it's still not as cheap as some automotive brake rotors,$256/pair doesn't sound too bad.

Are you sure about that price? [256 for two] Every quote i get thats the price for one give or take 20 bucks....:Shrug:

 

[Fearless]

285 USD I was quoted

I don't know about what you were told ($285) is what I was told Per rotor. I can't see me paying that for what they are. I believe the term is Robbery where I come from. Fearless

 

[clint44]

I agree,$285 each would be pretty steep. It kinda sounds like they're a high-wear item,also. If so,I would definitely be talking to other brake parts manufacturers or looking at the new 2016 TriGlide rear brakes. Someone posted today on one of the Facebook TG news groups that H-D had made some changes to them;i.e. different rotors.

Edit: $157/each is a lot better than $256. http://www.boardtrackerharleyonline...op-hat-carbon-steel-41500031?page_612407714=0 I've bought parts from this dealer before w/o problems.

 

[Moneywoes]

.8 hrs to change out the rear rotors? I thought the rear wheels and tires were very difficult to remove?
Though I realize it's still not as cheap as some automotive brake rotors,$256/pair doesn't sound too bad.

The rear wheels aren't difficult to remove, you have to get the tire jacked up a few inches to give room to tilt them out from under the fender, then its the same as removing any other wheel.

 

[rhino 2]

Are you sure about that price? [256 for two] Every quote i get thats the price for one give or take 20 bucks....:Shrug:

Correction... You are right ThumbUp;;; My dealer just gave me a price quote, $250 for two.... Don't know why i was quoted $250 each by a few other dealers...?? :Shrug:

 

[SeanSean1]

2012 TG Rotor spec findings

ok... i think i have something for all of us. I finished the spec and machining guide sheets.

try this peeps .... if it doesnt load correctly... send me an email with WHO YOU ARE... and i will email the sheet straight to you. Like ive said all along... this is only research and speculation... i will be doing this myself very soon now that i know what direction to go. A machinist can verify if i have any mistakes here...... take it with a grain of salt, but my findings are still cheaper than HD rotors.

View attachment 02ff_rotor.pdf

SESENN7 at gee mail !!

:LordHelp:

 

[Gorilla]

Sean Sean1 looks like that might work. Let us know when you try it. Or if anyone else wants to jump in there to do it, let us know

 

[Fearless]

God Bless you

ok... i think i have something for all of us. I finished the spec and machining guide sheets.

try this peeps .... if it doesnt load correctly... send me an email with WHO YOU ARE... and i will email the sheet straight to you. Like ive said all along... this is only research and speculation... i will be doing this myself very soon now that i know what direction to go. A machinist can verify if i have any mistakes here...... take it with a grain of salt, but my findings are still cheaper than HD rotors.

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SESENN7 at gee mail !!

:LordHelp:

Dude thanks I will be all over this like flies on poop. ride safely fearless:goodjob:

 

[Fearless]

Brake rotors same?

My only question is, are the rear rotors the same on 09-13 or were there changes made? If the only change made it is a simple adjustment in diameter just need to find out. possibly someone already knows. :Shrug: Ride safely fearless

 

[Gorilla]

i believe the 09 thru 13 are the same

 

[Sloufoot]

The only change made was to change to an iron, not steel rotor. This was for the squealing problem. designated in the part number by a -B suffix. There may have been a mod somewhere also for the -A suffix.
Later they went to a 10.6" rotor in place of the 9". This change was in '14ym +.
So MOCO knows there was a problem with the early models, but will they offer an upgrade ???? That is called buy a '14 or later Trike for the answer. All about money & not about safety !!
Not even an upgrade that you would pay for!!
Great company !
JMHO.......

 

[Fearless]

Thank you!

The only change made was to change to an iron, not steel rotor. This was for the squealing problem. designated in the part number by a -B suffix. There may have been a mod somewhere also for the -A suffix.
Later they went to a 10.6" rotor in place of the 9". This change was in '14ym +.
So MOCO knows there was a problem with the early models, but will they offer an upgrade ???? That is called buy a '14 or later Trike for the answer. All about money & not about safety !!
Not even an upgrade that you would pay for!!
Great company !
JMHO.......

Tank you for the reply I know what I'm going to do ride safely fearless