Front Disc Brake Modification

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Hello all on Access Norton, first post here, have been lurking about for a fair while, before finally joining!.

Dennis, very interesting thread, I was wondering if you have a part number for the EBC brake disc you have used?, and the bolt hole positions, was it just re drilling?, or did you have to weld the original holes over, then re drill?.

I have a 1973 mk v I am hoping to get back onto the road for this summer, the brakes are one part of the motorcycle I really do need to upgrade!.

Thanks in advance,

John
 
worntorn said:
John, it has to be said that there is now an easier, better way. Glen
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So the Madass kit is the "better way"? That is your opinion.

His option would not fit my bike as he stated multiple times to me in private messages and on this forum...even after we showed him that there was no difference in the sliders between MKIII and earlier models.

I don't like the six pot caliper he chose or the people complaining of disc wobble with his kits...but then that is just "my" opinion.

John,

The EBC disc I chose was a Honda sport bike disc and I chose it because it had an offset to the hub and I got it cheap so wasn't out much if it didn't work. It is a 6 bolt which is not the best choice although I was able to get the Norton hole pattern drilled in the disc. I would suggest you look at GSXR or other 5 bolt discs because they will allow easier hole locations.

I will pull the info on the disc if you want it, but try a search for 5 bolt disc and let me know.

BTW, the Madass kit that Glen is referring to is $650 and I have under $200 in my modification with Brenbo caliper so from a cost standpoint you can judge for yourself which is the better way.
 
It's not nearly as important which brand of front disc brake you choose, as it is the ratio of the caliper to master cylinder. You can spend thousands on the best Brembo has to offer, but if the ratio isn't right the brake won't be an improvement.
 
Yes Dennis, it is my opinion that it is easier and better. Nearly everything posted on this and other forums is the opinion of the poster. I've always assumed people are already aware of that?

As far as not fitting your MK3, I explained to you that the kit is an easy fit to the Mk3. I pointed out to you the pictorial and description of my install, however you did not respond or seem interested in that info, the hackles were already up with Madass.

Glen
 
worntorn said:
Yes Dennis, it is my opinion that it is easier and better. Nearly everything posted on this and other forums is the opinion of the poster. I've always assumed people are already aware of that?

As far as not fitting your MK3, I explained to you that the kit is an easy fit to the Mk3. I pointed out to you the pictorial and description of my install, however you did not respond or seem interested in that info, the hackles were already up with Madass.

Glen
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I took enough crap on the Madass thread from all of the people selling for him...this thread is about how I solved the problem...so if you want to sell for him start your own thread. He treated me like a crap, acted like I was bothering him and didn't answer my questions. Then when he did answer he was wrong about the technical details. He's a seller and that is all. I don't think he even owns a Norton. His avatar is some bike he sold long ago and it isn't a Norton. He needs to move to the "For Sale" part of the forum.
 
Right, same as before, still no acknowledgement of the info I provided you.
It is not up to you to decide who can or cannot post in a thread. I am quite sure it is ok for me to post in any thread here, unless the Moderator tells me otherwise.

Glen
 
worntorn said:
Right, same as before, still no acknowledgement of the info I provided you.
It is not up to you to decide who can or cannot post in a thread. I am quite sure it is ok for me to post in any thread here, unless the Moderator tells me otherwise.

Glen
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You post was in answer to a question about which EBC disc I used on my conversion...blatantly selling for Madass, with your comment that it is the "better" solution. You can certainly post your opinions but you were not answering the question that was asked. I actually hope the moderators see's this, because I don't think it is appropriate for someone selling commercial products to be using the forums in the way that Madass is. Sorry that is my opinion.
 
My nearly finished rest of my 72 Interstate, complete with new premiers (pic taken 5 min ago)
Front Disc Brake Modification
 
Learning more than i need to know on heated brake issues - but Ludwig's display below begs some feedback on the size of the puck, apparently wider than the friction band, so when mounted appears would extend beyond the rotor rim leaving some free in air, or was that excess puck mass removed or kept for some cooling? Rather exotic with Ti pucks.
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"My nearly finished rest of my 72 Interstate, complete with new premiers (pic taken 5 min ago)"
I thought that was obvious, considering Its one of only a couple if not the only one in this country, it would be hard for me to take pics of some one elses Norton.
The only things I''m changing from stock is an alloy interstate tank and side covers, stainless spokes and Boyer ign.
off topic I know, but I was only replying to the suggestion that I may not be a Norton owner.
 
madass140 said:
"My nearly finished rest of my 72 Interstate, complete with new premiers (pic taken 5 min ago)"
I thought that was obvious, considering Its one of only a couple if not the only one in this country, it would be hard for me to take pics of some one elses Norton.
The only things I''m changing from stock is an alloy interstate tank and side covers, stainless spokes and Boyer ign.
off topic I know, but I was only replying to the suggestion that I may not be a Norton owner.
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How come "your" bike doesn't have "your" brake kit?
 
my plan was to restore as in restore back to original , although I couldnt resist the alloy Interstate bodywork,
I did resleeve the mastercylinder to 1'2" and fit a proper hose, so the brake will look rather stock it will perform better.
 
madass140 said:
my plan was to restore as in restore back to original , although I couldnt resist the alloy Interstate bodywork,
I did resleeve the mastercylinder to 1'2" and fit a proper hose, so the brake will look rather stock it will perform better.
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I figured as much...Wow! Amazing that you wouldn't support your own product by using it on your bike. But then again, maybe you don't trust the quality :D
 
actually now that you mention it, I have 3 spare Commando frames and thought about just that , building a bike with all my products, but I manufacture about 6 different front brakes for Nortons so , there's the problem
 
madass140 said:
actually now that you mention it, I have 3 spare Commando frames and thought about just that , building a bike with all my products, but I manufacture about 6 different front brakes for Nortons so , there's the problem
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Just one would be a start...hard to sell something you don't even use. Plus it's good to have one so you can test and improve it...but that doesn't seem to be too important to you. I manufactured fishing tackle for 15 years and spent countless hours testing and fishing tournaments to improve my products and get them out there. It was a big part of the process. I had hundreds of different lures, and couldn't use them all but that didn't stop me :D You say things sometimes that make no sense at all, unless you are just a seller and not an actual manufacturer...which I think is the case.
 
well If I'm not the manufacturer of the parts I sell then I dont know who is, you will never find my products being sold by anyone else , why do you think that is???
I've had countless offer from "middlemen" wanting to sell my products, I've always refused.
 
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