Delink - stock rear m/c with two caliper pistons?

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  1. JZH

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    Locking the rear "fairly easily" is not what you want, is it? It'd be better to have a weak rear brake than a swerving rear skid brake...

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    I mean you have to put a good amount of weight on it. I am just using that as my only basis for braking power, as it was impossible to lock the rear when linked and when only using two pistons, but once all three were tied together, it entered the good enough realm.

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    I'm still running the stocker 5th with the 3 pistons with a 14mm master. I guess over time I have become accustomed to how much braking I need and when, and it seems fine. Also - I seem to remember in the calculations - a 5/8 master would be ok too...

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    Well Mike, since no one is biting at your offer of your spare gen 5 rear caliper, I'd like to volunteer to pay for shipping and use it for my drilled delink. I'll pm you with info.

    If I was shopping for a caliper, I'd aim for a gen 6 based on the awesome chart JZH posted (reposted), but your generous offer puts a caliper in hand at minimal cost - cool. The chart shows the difference between gen 5 rear caliper w 14mm master (8.97 ratio) and a gen 6 caliper w 14mm (9.88) at approx 10% difference in net brake power/leverage. Thanks again!
     
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    Cool - I replied to your post. Slowly getting rid of these parts. I had sold the stock forks a while back Advertised all the calipers also, but never got any takers. Glad to see this rear caliper will sent to a good home.

    Merry Christmas
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    I never heard back from sfdownhill regarding this rear caliper so I will offer it up to anyone else who wants it. Caliper is free. Shipping is $14.00 in a USPS Flat Rate box.

    I also have both stock front calipers- same deal, calipers are free, shipping will be $14.00 in a USPS Flat Rate box.

    I am going to pitch these in a few weeks so hurry if you want them.

    Email me at mikerob97@yahoo.com.

    Mike
     
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    Hi MIke - sorry to have been offline for the last week. Sent a Paypal payment to you. I really appreciate your gesture.

    Lance
     
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    Lance - sorry, but had not heard back from you since 12/24. Someone else took me up on the offer.

    Mike
     
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    Absolutely no worries Mike. I'm sure it went to a good home.
     
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    Shiet, just missed a deal on ebay for a 6th gen rear caliber, good ting I have patience.
     
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