Planet Minis

orracle · 01-31-2008, 10:54 PM

Its not perfect, the outside of the pad is at the edge of the rotor. I did make sure it wasn't off of the edge of the rotor, its a tight fit but I don't see it causing a problem.

Kurlon · 02-01-2008, 07:43 AM

See if you can track down a SDG Pro Mini rotor, they are a little bit larger diameter, might be a better fit for the caliper/pad setup.

And if you do find a source of rotors, let me know, I need spares. : )

supermoto125 · 02-01-2008, 08:03 AM

nice setup

orracle · 02-01-2008, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurlon

See if you can track down a SDG Pro Mini rotor, they are a little bit larger diameter, might be a better fit for the caliper/pad setup.

And if you do find a source of rotors, let me know, I need spares. : )

Haha, I will definately look into that.

slater · 02-02-2008, 09:05 PM

Keep in mind that 70% of your stopping power is the front brake. I fabbed a bracket so you can run big bike front brakes on the x2 (I believe), X4 and X4R's.

If there is interest I will have more brackets made and sell complete bolt on front brake systems including master cyclinder and brake line.

My Front brakes are easy to pull back on and will actually lock up hard enough to dig your face into the dirt.

miniracer88 · 02-02-2008, 09:08 PM

i did the same thing to mine but used a yz85 twin piston brake caliper. it ads more stopping power put it makes the brake have better feel and its easier to feather unlike most cheap brakes which are on or off.

slater · 02-02-2008, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miniracer88

i did the same thing to mine but used a yz85 twin piston brake caliper. it ads more stopping power put it makes the brake have better feel and its easier to feather unlike most cheap brakes which are on or off.

I agree about the either on or off front brakes

siktendenciesracing · 02-11-2008, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurlon

How is the pad contact area with your setup? Looks like you might be needing a slightly larger rotor with the caliper mounted where it is?

You have done your research! LOL

We tried this set up too but the caliper was way too bulky so we opted to go with the KX65 front brake!

orracle · 02-11-2008, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by siktendenciesracing

You have done your research! LOL

We tried this set up too but the caliper was way too bulky so we opted to go with the KX65 front brake!

I finally go to try it out last week at mototown. It was definately a worthwhile upgrade. 1 finger was enough to lift the rear tire, and the modulation is amazing.

Daviboy · 02-17-2008, 12:08 PM

well i just got done hooking up my front brakes. It didnt take to long. I have to still have my dad make up a actual spacer cause i just used one washer on each bolt and it works mint. I havnt ridden it yet cause in ordering the new 150 motor but i will let everyone no how well it works.

To everyone with the kx85 brakes, did u use the stock brake line cause the way my brake line points is to the front and the line rubs into the rotor. I want to spin it around so the line is facing the back of the wheel but my line is so tough to get it on there facing backwards?

crwkommander · 02-17-2008, 08:44 PM

Sick mod, $2.50 thats freaking sweet.

radtad767 · 02-19-2008, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miniracer88

i did the same thing to mine but used a yz85 twin piston brake caliper. it ads more stopping power put it makes the brake have better feel and its easier to feather unlike most cheap brakes which are on or off.

This looks soooo easy to do!!!

SLAyER · 02-19-2008, 08:12 PM

Can you make one for my X2 for $2.50

slater · 02-19-2008, 08:21 PM

P.s Lets take note that the picture of the YX85 calipers are on a traditional fork set up, not the inverted forks most bikes run nowaday and this would cause fitting issues.

radtad767 · 02-20-2008, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miniracer88

i did the same thing to mine but used a yz85 twin piston brake caliper. it ads more stopping power put it makes the brake have better feel and its easier to feather unlike most cheap brakes which are on or off.

I run a Thumpstar with the same conventional forks pretty much so this will not be hard for me to do.

RLucky82 · 09-29-2008, 03:08 AM

great idea, my brakes suck. I hate grabbing the lever till it hits the bars! terrible feeling.

boonacka · 09-29-2008, 06:30 AM

I did the same mod with an 05 RM85 tokico 2pot caliper. had to drill & tap a new hole for the upper mount and enlarge the holes on the forks to fit the bigger bolts. added washers as spacers between caliper bracket and fork bracket for the time being. worthwhile upgrade.

RIDE~4~LIFE · 09-29-2008, 06:37 AM

that could grip soooo good

tysonb · 09-29-2008, 06:55 PM

Motovert's come standard with duel front and duel back breaks, maybe anyone who wants to mod their x4's or x4r's could pick up a set from a motovert dealer?

No scarcasm intended, the duel caliper breaks are a must IMO.

SLAyER · 09-29-2008, 07:23 PM

These are much better dual piston brakes than chinese ones.....

01-31-2008, 10:54 PM	#21 (permalink)
orracle 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hudson, NH Posts: 817 My Mood:	Re: New X4 mod, cost $2.50 Its not perfect, the outside of the pad is at the edge of the rotor. I did make sure it wasn't off of the edge of the rotor, its a tight fit but I don't see it causing a problem.

02-01-2008, 07:43 AM	#22 (permalink)
Kurlon Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Windham, ME Posts: 8,301	Re: New X4 mod, cost $2.50 See if you can track down a SDG Pro Mini rotor, they are a little bit larger diameter, might be a better fit for the caliper/pad setup. And if you do find a source of rotors, let me know, I need spares. : )

02-01-2008, 08:03 AM	#23 (permalink)
supermoto125 PM Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: houston Posts: 6	Re: New X4 mod, cost $2.50 nice setup

02-02-2008, 09:05 PM	#25 (permalink)
slater 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: O o O Town, Fl Posts: 917	Re: New X4 mod, cost $2.50 Keep in mind that 70% of your stopping power is the front brake. I fabbed a bracket so you can run big bike front brakes on the x2 (I believe), X4 and X4R's. If there is interest I will have more brackets made and sell complete bolt on front brake systems including master cyclinder and brake line. My Front brakes are easy to pull back on and will actually lock up hard enough to dig your face into the dirt. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by slater; 02-02-2008 at 09:08 PM.

02-02-2008, 09:08 PM	#26 (permalink)
miniracer88 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: I HATE MINNESOTA ITS COLD Posts: 329	Re: New X4 mod, cost $2.50 i did the same thing to mine but used a yz85 twin piston brake caliper. it ads more stopping power put it makes the brake have better feel and its easier to feather unlike most cheap brakes which are on or off.

02-17-2008, 12:08 PM	#30 (permalink)
Daviboy 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mass Posts: 419 My Mood:	Re: New X4 mod, cost $2.50 well i just got done hooking up my front brakes. It didnt take to long. I have to still have my dad make up a actual spacer cause i just used one washer on each bolt and it works mint. I havnt ridden it yet cause in ordering the new 150 motor but i will let everyone no how well it works. To everyone with the kx85 brakes, did u use the stock brake line cause the way my brake line points is to the front and the line rubs into the rotor. I want to spin it around so the line is facing the back of the wheel but my line is so tough to get it on there facing backwards?

02-17-2008, 08:44 PM	#31 (permalink)
crwkommander 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lawson, Missouri 64062 Posts: 281	Re: New X4 mod, cost $2.50 Sick mod, $2.50 thats freaking sweet.

02-19-2008, 08:12 PM	#33 (permalink)
SLAyER 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 984 My Mood:	Re: New X4 mod, cost $2.50 Can you make one for my X2 for $2.50

02-19-2008, 08:21 PM	#34 (permalink)
slater 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: O o O Town, Fl Posts: 917	Re: New X4 mod, cost $2.50 P.s Lets take note that the picture of the YX85 calipers are on a traditional fork set up, not the inverted forks most bikes run nowaday and this would cause fitting issues.

09-29-2008, 03:08 AM	#36 (permalink)
RLucky82 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Medina Ohio Posts: 1,989	Re: New X4 mod, cost $2.50 great idea, my brakes suck. I hate grabbing the lever till it hits the bars! terrible feeling.

09-29-2008, 06:30 AM	#37 (permalink)
boonacka 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: SolomonRacing.net Posts: 1,191 My Mood:	Re: New X4 mod, cost $2.50 I did the same mod with an 05 RM85 tokico 2pot caliper. had to drill & tap a new hole for the upper mount and enlarge the holes on the forks to fit the bigger bolts. added washers as spacers between caliper bracket and fork bracket for the time being. worthwhile upgrade.

09-29-2008, 06:37 AM	#38 (permalink)
RIDE~4~LIFE 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: S.A, Australia Posts: 1,255 My Mood:	Re: New X4 mod, cost $2.50 that could grip soooo good

09-29-2008, 06:55 PM	#39 (permalink)
tysonb I heart MotoVert Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Craigville, Indiana Posts: 1,321 My Mood:	Re: New X4 mod, cost $2.50 Motovert's come standard with duel front and duel back breaks, maybe anyone who wants to mod their x4's or x4r's could pick up a set from a motovert dealer? No scarcasm intended, the duel caliper breaks are a must IMO.

09-29-2008, 07:23 PM	#40 (permalink)
SLAyER 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 984 My Mood:	Re: New X4 mod, cost $2.50 These are much better dual piston brakes than chinese ones.....

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