Standard disk brakes/ Radial

[slimwilly]

Could someone point out the difference of radial disk brakes,,i know it's to do with the positioning of the caliper, but whats the definition?

[Falcon 269]

Google it.

https://www.google.es/search?q=radial+disc+brakes&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&gws_rd=cr&ei=UOm7UpThAYjs0gXylIGIAQ

Some good diagrams/photos a few search links down the page.

[locksmith]

Well I didn't understand a word of that explanation.

They move the calipers away from the thinner tube of the upsidedown forks to stop vibration under braking?

[Falcon 269]

Damon l'Anson's explanation is very clear.

http://damon-ianson.hubpages.com/hub/Radial-Brake-Mounts-on-Motorcycles-Fad-or-Function

Well, clear to me ...

[richfzs]

That is clear, Indeedy... Seems like a different answer to the first one though (and more likely?)?

[locksmith]

Does seem a better real life explanation.
 
I'll stick with the old R6 brakes then

[Mattsplat]

As soon as my radial caliper spacers arrive from DevilsYam, I'll tell you 

[slimwilly]

So it appears that it is all about the caliper mount,,and the caliper mounting bolt positions,supposedley stops twisting of the caliper due to braking forces,and is important that the caliper is between the axle line of the front and back wheels.as was higher up on the disk,nearer to the fork.

[Falcon 269]

Appears you've understood it pretty good.