EX to R caliper adapters

[racerx573]

Ok I've got a quick question for anyone who has used caliper adapters. Is it absolutely necessary to buy the $200 adapters....?? or is there some way to rig R calipers on EX spindles...

[Mity Mo]

There isnt a way to do it. I had to buy the Baldwin mounts on mine. Mo:(

[tants]

racerx your putting ex spindles on your R? :confused:

[renegade_400ex]

the R brake caliper and disk are smaller right which increases ground clearence. correct me if im wrong

[400exRacerX]

True, but if you run the smaller rotor you need more leverage or area on the rotor to stop it, thats why the R has twin piston calipers. I'm transfering over to EX spindles myself on my R. They are alot more durable than the R spindles.

[racerx573]

Well the reason I'm wonderin is cuz I think the front end I might get requires EX spindles...but anyone ever use stock R spindles on a Lobo II front end???

[Evan]

racerx-the lobos require a 400 frontend, dont know why, the ball joints should have the same taper.....maybe thers other reasons





Originally posted by renegade_400ex
the R brake caliper and disk are smaller right which increases ground clearence. correct me if im wrong

What good is this gonna do ya?? You gonna run a smaller sprocket too? You run without a swingarm skidplate??

[racerx573]

I think renegade was referring to the rear rotor.

[Evan]

my point was, there is no ground clearance gained from running a smaller rotor, unless u run a smaller rear sprocket without a skid,,.

Also I wouldnt suggest switching to a 250R rear caliper because your rear brakes can only stop so fast, usally they are locked up and are slowing as fast as possible. I do reccomend buying a new EX rotor as the stocker heats up easily and warps.

[racerx573]

You gain more brake rotor ground clearance. I think thats what he meant.