2008 firebolt front brake rotor

[sandman3577]

what years can i use? it looks like 03-07 will not work? part number on the 08 has an extra A? i need a front rotor

 

[Silverrider]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-brake-d...017074?hash=item4d5f387432:g:6jYAAOSwpP9Y6kWq

 

[oh9bolt]

Be careful with that one. ^^ It isn't OEM it is a reproduction and who knows what the quality is. Not saying it won't work but I haven't seen or heard of anyone that purchased one from over there.

All XB, and 1125 rotors 03-10 will work.

I have a rotor from a EBR 1190 for sale and that will fit as well.

http://www.buellxb.com/forum/showthread.php?53482-XB-Parts-For-Sale

I recommend getting the solid mount hardware as well.

https://www.dieselmoto.com/collections/brakes/products/front-rotor-installation-kit

 

[user_deleted]

dear Lord. do you really want parts from 3rd world former communist eastern bloc countries? EBC front rotor can be had for the same price. i'm with jesse on this one.

 

[Silverrider]

I do hear what you both are saying, But when you look at the reviews he has on the rotor all positive no neg. from other Buellers that are using the rotor. I am just saying. It is a option.

 

[oh9bolt]

I only see 2 seller reviews, the rest of his postive reviews are as a buyer. I was just saying buyer beware. Like John said there are more options than taking a chance on a unproven product.

 

[Silverrider]

I only see 2 seller reviews, the rest of his postive reviews are as a buyer. I was just saying buyer beware. Like John said there are more options than taking a chance on a unproven product.

Looking at Feed back as a seller, I see 6 , Even EBR makes a bad one once awhile right here in the USA, and owning a few Buells and a EBR using proven products as we all do. go figure. :black_eyed:


http://www.buellxb.com/forum/showthread.php?35986-EBR-Racing-Rotor

 

[oh9bolt]

That is 5 years ago at the start of EBR, the rotor has since been revised because of that problem. You can defend something you have never used all you want, I am just warning the OP.

 

[Silverrider]

All good here thank you :applause:


Side note, I sure like looking at my calendar all month with your sweet bike on it .!

 

[oh9bolt]

I have looked at those rotors on ebay and while their designs look great I cant pull the trigger on one of them. I would like to see a review of one over a period of time before I would invest in one.

Thank you! That thing is my life saver!

 

[GregoXB]

I like the braking wave rotor. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Braking-Fro...e-XB-1125-Models-BL02FID-79-5400/232067269051

It's solid af.... 0 issues with it for 4 years now....

 

[Silverrider]

I had one on my 08 only for 500 miles along with the 8 piston kit, all I can say WOW major difference, I had to remember NOT to pull too hard. The stamping is a little diff design currently.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-brake-d...6f09b0d&pid=100033&rk=4&rkt=8&sd=332310017074

 

[TyMcFly]

Why do you need a new rotor? If it's just vibration/pulsing I would just clean it and the hardware off really well and put some better pads on it. I've had this issue with mine quite a few times and cleaning it off always fixes the problem. I wish there was some more info on the ebay rotor. I seems reasonably priced but I would be weary of the quality. The OEM rotors are ridiculously priced for what they are.

 

[Silverrider]

I have found if vibration/pulsing brakes take off all mounting hardware clean or better yet replace with new, or even the upgraded mounting kit, if that doesn't take care of the vibration/pulsing then go with a new rotor. Of your choice.

 

[GregoXB]

Personally I would not go for a knock off rotor.... too important IMO, but to each his own. I would stick with OEM, EBR, Braking, or Galfar....

 

[sandman3577]

can i reuse the rotor hardware?

do i have to get new bolts if i get a used rotor?thank you for the help.

 

[sandman3577]

ok i will try that first i will go back to the original brake pads and clean things up/its just a strange thing its not consistant and you cant keep playing with the brake lever and slowing down to see when it happens

 

[Silverrider]

Yes , you can use the same Hardware, Clean each piece by rubbing on 400 grit SPaper to clean all the grud off ,you might not be able to get the springs out ,shoot some oil in the hole, torque Rotor mounting fasteners, front 25-27 ft-lbs 34-37 Nm metric,

 

[sandman3577]

there is a round dimple on the rotor it is surposed to line up with the valve stem how is that possible its by a bolt hole? i put it at the nearest bolt hole to the valve stem is that correct?

 

[Silverrider]

It should not matter, it is evenly balanced, I rotated mine 180deg didn't matter.