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Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: Vroomy on February 13, 2014, 12:02:16 AM
any know if any other rear brake caliper will work on a TRX250R? mine needs new pistons which i cant get and cant seem to get a deal on another good working one at the moment.
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: Powderillusions on February 13, 2014, 12:08:18 AM
I put a YZ125 caliper on the rear of my old 1986 atc250r --no brake block off needed either ;)
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: fearlessfred on February 13, 2014, 12:35:13 AM
cannondales may fit ,I will check out and get back with you
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: F-Red on February 13, 2014, 06:56:42 AM
Yamadog YZ250.
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: dirtyd on February 13, 2014, 09:09:05 AM
I'm in the same boat as you. But I only need the one piston, the one without the shaft for parking break. I wonder if a piston from another bike would work. I got to thinking after seeing this http://www.ebay.com/itm/HONDA-TRX250R-ATC250R-TRX-ATC-250R-REAR-BRAKE-CALIPER-PISTON-OIL-SEALS-KIT-/400656017567?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d48f5a89f&vxp=mtr#ht_44wt_651 but not to long ago he had these listed at $49 and in his discription it used to say that the shaft would need to be ground down some. So I thought maybe they are from a different bike. I found that the Yamaha YFZ you would have to order the set (2pistons 4 seals) like ebay shows. I also wonder if 450R front pistons would work for the one I need. It calls out that the piston as being 25x27 and when measuring mine it like 25.34x26. Anyone have any insite on this?
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: Powderillusions on February 13, 2014, 09:21:35 AM
here is a walk around of my old ATC--I show the yz125 caliper in the video (in the video I screwed up and said yfz lol)
http://youtu.be/8bazHwUZJAo

and I think this is the only picture of it I have
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s217/toyotatruckin_photos/P1050509.jpg) (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/toyotatruckin_photos/media/P1050509.jpg.html)
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: matt250r21 on February 13, 2014, 09:45:59 AM
Front TRX250R brake pistons will work in the rear TRX250R caliper. I've been running them for a few years without issues. One catch though, I had to TIG plug weld the parking brake hole in the rear caliper to make it work.
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: etccb on February 13, 2014, 11:50:26 AM
Some day we may need a billet plate/ adapt made up for the use of a 450r rear caliper.
If it is not too hard I bet someone like esr may be able to address this at some point.
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: Tbone07 on February 13, 2014, 12:19:02 PM
Look no further my friend

450R Rear Caliper - Any Year
450R Brake Stay - Any Year
450R Disc Hub - Any Year
And 450R brake disc of course
2 washers to space out caliper (see picture)
OEM 250R locknut will work
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/TRX250R/P1050130_zpsd2e78c5e.jpg)

I think the whole operation cost me $125 at the most
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: etccb on February 13, 2014, 12:36:40 PM
Sweet T.
It would be nice if we had the specs/ability to still use the 250r disc and hub with that caliper...
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: rk88r on February 13, 2014, 12:49:39 PM
crf 450 caliper works, you just have to oblong one of the holes in the brake stay.
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: rk88r on February 13, 2014, 01:08:00 PM
Oblonged hole for crf caliper.
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: Vroomy on February 13, 2014, 03:56:12 PM
thanks guys, given me some ideas to think about. Tbone your solution seems the go but only problem is i have a LSR antifade hub so not sure how thats gonna work?
Dirtyd do not buy that kit!! i bought one and the pistons are too long which leaves no room for the pads and disc to fit, im having an argument through ebay as we speak. The guy wont give me a refund until i send them back, well im in australia and already spent $30 to get them here and another $30+ to send back for a $50 refund! man i hate ebay deals
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: mennis1971 on February 13, 2014, 05:52:05 PM
Vroomy that is exactly the situation I had with Bear81(Hardcore atv I believe) on ebay. Item wasn't as described and it would have cost me more money to send it back just to end up losing money by sending it back. Ebay sucks sometimes.

Hey Tbone, will that caliper work with an antifade?
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: Tbone07 on February 13, 2014, 05:57:02 PM
Quote from: mennis1971;25448
Vroomy that is exactly the situation I had with Bear81(Hardcore atv I believe) on ebay. Item wasn't as described and it would have cost me more money to send it back just to end up losing money by sending it back. Ebay sucks sometimes.

Hey Tbone, will that caliper work with an antifade?

I imagine it would work with a 450R antifade if it works with an OEM 450R brake hub. The 450R hub is a 3-bolt design, 250R is 4
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: mx250r91 on February 13, 2014, 10:10:22 PM
The 450R rear caliper is only single piston though? I think I saw a post where Andy Maultech used a CRF front dual piston caliper on the rear of a 250R and it looked sweet!
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: 05450r on February 13, 2014, 10:56:10 PM
^^^^^ YES!!! Andy does a slight bit of machining on Crf front calipers to use on the rear. And if Im not mistaking it helps slightly with clearance issues for hitting caliper on the exhaust. Especially in hybrids with big canisters
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: jcs003 on February 14, 2014, 04:32:05 AM
the RIS designs rear caliper is very cool, but i cant seem to find it anymore.

john
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: Langbolt on February 14, 2014, 03:07:05 PM
I just had a look at the Crf450R & Crf250R calipers online and they're the same Part# .....and they're only $146!!!

http://www.cyclepartsnation.com/oemparts/a/hon/5053fd8ff870021c54bea979/front-brake-caliper

So if Andy would make a KIT to adapt them to the rear of our 250R's it'd be Sweet! :)
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: rk88r on February 14, 2014, 03:47:37 PM
No kit required just a round file.
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: jcs003 on February 14, 2014, 04:09:25 PM
Quote from: rk88r;25436
Oblonged hole for crf caliper.

we used to do this with a yz400 cailper.

john
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: Vroomy on February 14, 2014, 06:09:57 PM
so what year crf caliper are we talking about? or are they all the same
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: mx250r91 on February 14, 2014, 09:43:00 PM
Quote from: Vroomy;25567
so what year crf caliper are we talking about? or are they all the same

2002-2012 all the same

http://www.partzilla.com/parts/detail/honda/HP-45150-MEN-006.html
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: Vroomy on March 19, 2014, 05:28:48 AM
so i bought a brand new front crf caliper and unless ive got it totally wrong theres more than oblonging the brake stay holes, it looks miles off. what am i missing?
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: chadlwa on March 20, 2014, 05:39:00 PM
Any benefit of a 450R combo over a well working OEM setup?
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: rk88r on March 20, 2014, 11:28:09 PM
Quote from: mx250r91;25591
2002-2012 all the same

http://www.partzilla.com/parts/detail/honda/HP-45150-MEN-006.html

Do you have the caliper bracket also?
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: rk88r on March 20, 2014, 11:29:53 PM
Quote from: Vroomy;29348
so i bought a brand new front crf caliper and unless ive got it totally wrong theres more than oblonging the brake stay holes, it looks miles off. what am i missing?

Do you have the caliper bracket also?
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: rk88r on March 20, 2014, 11:31:20 PM
Quote from: chadlwa;29480
Any benefit of a 450R combo over a well working OEM setup?

Availability and a little more clearance from the silencer.
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: Vroomy on March 20, 2014, 11:52:23 PM
I only have the 250r bracket, which one works with the CRF caliper?


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Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: rk88r on March 21, 2014, 12:03:41 AM
http://www.servicehonda.com/parts/lookup#/Honda/CRF450R_A%2f%2fB_(05)_MOTORCYCLE%2c_JPN%2c_VIN%23_JH2PE053-5M350001_TO_JH2PE053-5M399999/FRONT_BRAKE_CALIPER/CRF450R-05-JPN-A%2f%2fB/2Y14MEB2MEB4F0700AD

#17
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: rk88r on March 21, 2014, 12:11:56 AM
Here's a pic.
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: Vroomy on March 21, 2014, 02:22:37 AM
thanks for this info, just looking at the microfiche it looks like 17 is the one i have but 13 isnt listed in the part list which looks to be the right one??
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: Langbolt on March 21, 2014, 08:30:03 PM
Vroomy....What Year Caliper Assembly did you buy ? Was it for a CRF450R ? Looks like Part#17 that rk88r specified is on the Crf450 from 04-12 ?

#13 in the diagram = Part# 45190-KZ4-J21 which is for a 02-03 Crf450r

To get #17 you needed a 2004-2012 Crf450R front caliper.....:(
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: rk88r on March 21, 2014, 09:36:07 PM
Vroomy  I'm not positive on the year that's on mine. I know it's a crf though.
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: Vroomy on March 22, 2014, 02:03:05 AM
i have a 2010 caliper, bit confused now. Went to honda shop and they dont have a listing for the different bracket than what i have so either way i cant get one in Australia? any you guys feel like posting me one if i send you some money?? haha
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: mx250r91 on March 22, 2014, 08:47:26 AM
Here is what Andy from Maul Tech did, contact him for more details. "The rear caliper must be machined to center up the pads and we used an aftermarket aluminum 250R rear caliper bracket."

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m79/number_52/Roll%20Desing%20350%20PV/photo15_zpsfff99f5a.jpg) (http://s101.photobucket.com/user/number_52/media/Roll%20Desing%20350%20PV/photo15_zpsfff99f5a.jpg.html)
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: Langbolt on March 22, 2014, 01:16:13 PM
Vroomy, Just give the Honda shop this part# 45190-MEN-006 and they can order the correct one for you.....If they can't....I'd try a different Honda shop. :)
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: Vroomy on March 24, 2014, 10:09:25 AM
Thanks man, got it ordered. I'll get that money to you today also sorry for the delay


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Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: trx250scar on April 03, 2014, 04:22:46 PM
Am I missing something here I tried this and doesn't even come close to working. I ordered an 05 crf450 front caliper. If the mounting hole at the rear of the brake stay is lined up the front falls short of the brake stay by 1.5 inches? Plus it seems the caliper bracket is to thick to go between the brake stay and rotor.
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: Powderillusions on April 03, 2014, 11:39:54 PM
I just replied to a PM with my yz125 caliper info figure Ill post it here to since I dug it up from a post I made on 3 wheeler world in 2012 (different username)

Cost was 29$ off ebay for a 1999 yz125 front brake caliper with good  pads used--caliper did not need any shims at all, just  had to slot the  bracket holes and remove some meat from the bracket  under the caliper  to give the rubber boot on the caliper a bit more  clearance--the  caliper going from the front of a yz to the rear of the atc is still  stopping in the same direction-(yz front left flip the caliper and it  goes on the right rear same direction stopping so your golden) there is  no parking brake on the yz so no need for a block-off(at least I always  remove the parking brakes from my quads) they mount up clean and there  is a very little amount of dremal work needed on the 250r brake stay if I  remember right I split the difference in the front and rear holes on  the brake stay maybe 1/8" per hole of meat removed so nothing major at  all and yz was a duel piston caliper
here is a picture of the 125 caliper on the atv---the ATC was a 1986 250r
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s217/toyotatruckin_photos/atcyz125caliper_zps9e4cf815.jpg) (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/toyotatruckin_photos/media/atcyz125caliper_zps9e4cf815.jpg.html)
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: trx250scar on April 07, 2014, 10:27:22 PM
Well I ended up making the crf450 front caliper work but it ain't worth it. Do not buy a 4-12 year. It will not fit. I ended up welding some metal on the OEM brake stay to make it work.
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: Langbolt on April 08, 2014, 12:27:58 PM
trx250scar - What Part Number did you use ? Or what one was on the box ? It should have worked.....the Part# will tell us what bike it's from. Thanks :)
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: trx250scar on April 08, 2014, 02:54:50 PM
Quote from: Langbolt;31162
trx250scar - What Part Number did you use ? Or what one was on the box ? It should have worked.....the Part# will tell us what bike it's from. Thanks :)
Not sure of part Number  I ordered off of Ebay used.however I compared several pics of calipers and it seems to be same from 4-12.
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: Langbolt on April 08, 2014, 07:42:06 PM
The calipers may be the same....does your mounting bracket on the caliper look like #13 or #17 on the parts fiche ? That's what Vroomy was having a problem with....the wrong bracket
Title: 250r rear caliper
Post by: consherm1 on May 04, 2014, 12:55:03 AM
Quote from: rk88r;25434
crf 450 caliper works, you just have to oblong one of the holes in the brake stay.

was that the only modification or did you have to do anything to the caliper itself
Title: 250r capiper
Post by: consherm1 on May 04, 2014, 12:59:42 AM
Quote from: rk88r;25434
crf 450 caliper works, you just have to oblong one of the holes in the brake stay.
also I forgot, is that crf450 caliper off the front and what year
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: rk88r on May 04, 2014, 12:40:47 PM
It was on the bike when I got it. I took it off an remounted it with fresh pads, rotor, and rotor guard only.
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: Vroomy on May 16, 2014, 12:10:33 AM
well i ordered the part #45190-men-006  and is exactly what i already have! so caliper still not even close to fitting, dont understand. now im invested over $200 into this and looks to be useless
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: trx250scar on May 16, 2014, 06:48:07 AM
I ended up welding material onto my brake stay so I could use the crf caliper. Also had to grind on the caliper t Oil get the spacing on the rotor correct. I Also wish I hadn't went with this alternative caliper. I think I will try the yz caliper.
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: Langbolt on May 16, 2014, 12:49:26 PM
Quote from: Vroomy;34154
well i ordered the part #45190-men-006  and is exactly what i already have! so caliper still not even close to fitting, dont understand. now im invested over $200 into this and looks to be useless

Vroomy can you post some pics of the bracket ? What is the Hole spacing Center to Center ? Is it the Bracket that wont bolt up to the caliper mount ? How far is it off ? We'll figure something out for ya! Hate to hear of a brother out $200!!!

:)
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: Vroomy on May 16, 2014, 09:30:12 PM
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Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: Langbolt on May 16, 2014, 09:50:45 PM
The Caliper Bracket hole spacing looks a lot closer than this one from RK88R :(
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Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: Langbolt on May 16, 2014, 10:04:56 PM
I'm betting you need Item #13 on this fische - It's from a 2004 Crf450R - Do you know anyone with a 2004 Crf450R ?

http://www.cyclepartsnation.com/oemparts/a/hon/5053f88af870021c54be8a80/front-brake-caliper

Can you return the one you bought and exchange it for Part# 45190-KZ4-J21

If you enter the Part# here http://www.cyclepartsnation.com/oemparts/partsearch/honda  then select the "Where Used" button it will give you all the models that use that bracket.....hopefully that will help.
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: Langbolt on May 16, 2014, 10:07:52 PM
Quote from: rk88r;29491
http://www.servicehonda.com/parts/lookup#/Honda/CRF450R_A%2f%2fB_(05)_MOTORCYCLE%2c_JPN%2c_VIN%23_JH2PE053-5M350001_TO_JH2PE053-5M399999/FRONT_BRAKE_CALIPER/CRF450R-05-JPN-A%2f%2fB/2Y14MEB2MEB4F0700AD

#17


Turns out VROOMY already had Part#17.....he needed Part#13.....the one with the greater mounting bolt spacing :(
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: Langbolt on August 27, 2014, 12:48:25 PM
Well I pulled the trigger and ordered a '02 Cr250R Front Caliper & Bracket - (45190-KZ4-J21 bracket part#) So I will see for myself what all is involved to adapt this to our bikes. I'll be sure to take lots of pics and do a write up. The Calipers themselves are available on a wide assortment of recent HONDA bikes.....so availability is easy. What I would like to do is design & Fabricate a mounting bracket that will adapt this caliper to the 250R support plate.....Stay tuned!! :)
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: Hawaiiysr on August 28, 2014, 01:05:40 AM
I would like you to design & Fabricate a mounting bracket also
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: ryanowarrior on August 28, 2014, 10:44:11 PM
Isn't that what the dream brake stay is for? Allow use of the crf caliper?
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: JesseA420 on August 29, 2014, 08:33:33 AM
looking at this, there is an adapter plate, showing there should be another mounting hole up closer near the bleeder valve (beige circled area), compared to the mounting holes referenced by the red circles. hopefully the other caliper bracket works for you! let us know!

(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh548/JesseA421/brakebrkt1.jpg)
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: bnau267 on August 29, 2014, 09:41:19 PM
NPM is making a billet brake stay for me.  It will run the trx450 caliper.  He is in the design phase but I already committed to buy 2.  I sent him my r brake stay and he has the 450 caliper so he's on his way.  I'll keep you all posted as he works on this.
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: trx250scar on August 30, 2014, 07:34:36 AM
I used a trx450 Blingstar rotor guard and caliper when I did my rear brake swap. Worked very good. No Fab. Just bolt up. Did require a washer between the rotor guard and caliper for proper alignment.
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: trx250scar on August 30, 2014, 07:38:19 AM
Quote from: JesseA420;41913
looking at this, there is an adapter plate, showing there should be another mounting hole up closer near the bleeder valve (beige circled area), compared to the mounting holes referenced by the red circles. hopefully the other caliper bracket works for you! let us know!

(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh548/JesseA421/brakebrkt1.jpg)

When used this caliper on y sons r we ended using a stock steel stay and welded flat metal onto the OEM stay so it was bigger then drilled holes were they needed to be. Really was a hassle. We were riding next day and the r caliper was toast so had to make it work. Wouldn't go that route again.
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: Langbolt on September 03, 2014, 12:41:54 PM
Ok, the Caliper Arrived today....this is what it looks like bolted up to our stock 250R caliper mount. As you can see....the front hole is off just a bit....now I want to mock it up on an R to see where the best place is to adjust to make the best fit. Stay tuned.....

Part# 45150-KZ4-J31 - 2001-2003 CR125R, CR250R Front Caliper & Bracket

Part# 45190-KZ4-J21 - Bracket "ONLY" is used on front brakes from 2000 to 2014 on XR650, CR125, CR250R, CRF150F, CRF230F

Part# 45150-KZ4-J21 - Bracket & Caliper is used on front brakes from 2000 to 2014 on XR650, CR125, CR250R, CRF150F, CRF230F

So What I plan to Fabricate is a Support for the 45190-KZ4-J21 Bracket to make this a BOLT ON Caliper assembly.

I Also plan to Fabricate a Bracket for VROOMY so he & others that have the Part# 45150-MEN-006 Bracket from the CR450R, will be able to BOLT ON that assembly.

:)
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: rk88r on September 03, 2014, 04:27:17 PM
That's about how far mine was off before oblonging the hole. For clarity you should give us the year and part numbers again.

Sweet!
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: Langbolt on September 03, 2014, 10:13:02 PM
Or look here:

http://www.partzilla.com/parts/detail/honda/HP-45150-KZ4-J21.html

:)
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: Langbolt on September 05, 2014, 12:40:06 PM
Ok Who wants to cut them ?

Should we use Steel or Aluminum ?

:)
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: Langbolt on September 25, 2014, 12:35:56 PM
OK...So it's mounted up....had to elongate the holes to accept the smaller center to center bolt pattern.....and also had to remove material from the bracket itself to allow the caliper to align correctly.....So my plan now is to take this piece....design a replica and have it CNC'd out of billet Aluminum....with the STOCK Honda bolt spacing.....this way it will make this Caliper a BOLT ON! And will be a perfect replacement for our stock 250R Caliper.....Keepin' the 250R alive! :)
(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/150_3220_2017-04-18_6415.jpg)
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: Langbolt on September 26, 2014, 01:30:14 PM
Here's a clear pic showing how much material was removed.

(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/150_3227_2017-04-18_226.jpg)
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: Langbolt on March 23, 2015, 12:28:10 PM
Bracket Complete
(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/150_4861_2017-04-18_7402.jpg)

Just need to make the spacer to move the rotor out from the Swingarm.....or machine the CRF Bracket to get it to fit.

I'm thinking the SPACER would be easier and I could weld it to the bracket to make it one piece.

Stay tuned
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: spintly on March 23, 2015, 08:48:38 PM
That is awesome!  Thanks for doing this.  When the final product is ready, PM me with a price please.
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: bnau267 on March 23, 2015, 10:43:50 PM
good progress....
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: Uns on April 14, 2015, 05:26:23 PM
Quote from: Langbolt;52025
Bracket Complete
(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/150_3227_2017-04-18_2833.jpg)

Just need to make the spacer to move the rotor out from the Swingarm.....or machine the CRF Bracket to get it to fit.

I'm thinking the SPACER would be easier and I could weld it to the bracket to make it one piece.

Stay tuned


I ordered the partzilla part in the post above, HP-45150-KZ4-J21, but I'm running into an issue with the thickness of the "bracket sub assembly" part where it still rubs against the rotor's mount bolts after filing down the bracket's mount points.

Your bracket above looks at least a quarter inch thinner than mine, with tons of daylight between the rotor bolts and the new bracket.  Did you file down the face of the rotor side of that bracket for clearance?
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: Langbolt on April 15, 2015, 01:14:30 PM
Yes! Look at the pic and compare it to your bracket.....where the "Bracket Sub Assembly" touches the mounting bracket...that surface of the "Bracket Sub Assembly" has to be machined down to enable the caliper to align with the rotor properly.

Looking at the pic for direction....I filed down the LEFT side of the bracket.....not the right (rotor side)

Let me know if you need a better Pic

:)
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: Uns on April 15, 2015, 05:06:04 PM
Quote from: Langbolt;53191
Yes! Look at the pic and compare it to your bracket.....where the "Bracket Sub Assembly" touches the mounting bracket...that surface of the "Bracket Sub Assembly" has to be machined down to enable the caliper to align with the rotor properly.

Looking at the pic for direction....I filed down the LEFT side of the bracket.....not the right (rotor side)

Let me know if you need a better Pic

:)


It's not a big deal, but it is weird.  I filed down the left side some, but only until it looked like the rotor was centered on the rotor notch of the caliper.  The right(rotor) side is on the same plane as the left-most side of the rotor notch, and my rotor bolts stick out a good bit.  This basically means that I have to file down the right(rotor) side of the bracket.  

I don't see any way that all the material you removed was from the left side, and not from the right.  This is all mostly for clarity for others, as I'm clunking through it slowly myself, but see the pic below to see what I'm talking about.

(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/107_5105_2017-04-18_7281.jpg)
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: Langbolt on April 16, 2015, 12:56:33 PM
Yes it is weird as I see your Brake rotor hub is closer to the Bearing carrier than mine....Do you have single row bearings in a Double row carrier ? I'll get a measurement from the Carrier to the rotor surface for comparison. :)
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: Uns on April 16, 2015, 06:04:23 PM
Everything on the rear but the swinger is straight from LSR last year.  I had my stock brake caliper on there for a while, so it can't be too far off.

Really, the moral of the story is go slow and test fit often!
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: pressure262 on April 10, 2016, 11:58:00 AM
Langbolt anything yet with these conversion brackets?
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: Langbolt on April 11, 2016, 09:09:58 AM
I've been meaning to Take the bracket and design it up in 3-D Autocad and send the file to Jeremy Nelson - Nelson Precision Manufacturing & see if he would be interested in making the brackets that would bolt up to the 250R standard Brake support and allow the CR twin piston brake caliper to be used.....I should have some time soon to do this.....stay tuned.
Title: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: Pontas on August 03, 2016, 07:47:18 PM
Quote from: Tbone07;25432
Look no further my friend

450R Rear Caliper - Any Year
450R Brake Stay - Any Year
450R Disc Hub - Any Year
And 450R brake disc of course
2 washers to space out caliper (see picture)
OEM 250R locknut will work

I think the whole operation cost me $125 at the most

Front and rear, do the 450R brakes fit the 250R right away?
Title: Re: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: jcs003 on March 30, 2018, 06:57:53 AM
Bumping this up.

I will be trying the YZ caliper as I did back in the day.  I will keep you all posted.
Title: Re: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: jcs003 on March 30, 2018, 02:42:08 PM
I got this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/yz125-yz250-front-brake-caliper-yamaha-oem-2005-2018/192455448779?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

this is the same mount as the yz400 caliper on my 250r.  some machining is needed.  FYI; 250r calipers are going for $250-300.  F that.
john
Title: Re: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: hickwheeler on March 30, 2018, 02:45:12 PM
I got lucky and picked up a NOS one for 35
Title: Re: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: rablack21 on April 09, 2018, 12:58:15 PM
I’m using the full 450r setup with the exhaust spaced over some. Works great and cheap. Also Glenn innovation makes a caliper bracket to use with 450r caliper and rotor without any other mods needed. Something to consider.
http://www.glanninnovations.com/Products.html
Title: Re: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: jcs003 on April 10, 2018, 06:33:46 AM
looks like it puts the caliper very far to the rear.  is this true?
Title: Re: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: Burns363R on April 10, 2018, 07:24:53 AM
I’m using the full 450r setup with the exhaust spaced over some. Works great and cheap. Also Glenn innovation makes a caliper bracket to use with 450r caliper and rotor without any other mods needed. Something to consider.
http://www.glanninnovations.com/Products.html

Im using this same setup.  I wish it wasnt rotated towards the back so far.  I am unable to run 1 of my pinch bolts for the rear carrier.  But it is nice having a 450r caliper rolled back.  Just needs to be about 1/2 way between stock and where Glann has it.
Title: Re: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: rablack21 on April 10, 2018, 09:17:36 AM
I didn’t think about that Kyle, but that’s a good consideration. I could technically make those brakes if people were really interested. For now, my 450r set up is working well. I just spaced my silencer out so it wouldn’t hit the caliper.
Title: Re: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: jcs003 on April 10, 2018, 10:24:19 AM
I didn’t think about that Kyle, but that’s a good consideration. I could technically make those brakes if people were really interested. For now, my 450r set up is working well. I just spaced my silencer out so it wouldn’t hit the caliper.

all that is needed is a new bracket cut on a laser.

I am just slotting the holes on my 250r bracket and clearancing the  yz mount.
Title: Re: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: Burns363R on April 10, 2018, 10:27:47 AM
I didn’t think about that Kyle, but that’s a good consideration. I could technically make those brakes if people were really interested. For now, my 450r set up is working well. I just spaced my silencer out so it wouldn’t hit the caliper.

Where is yours located?  Mine is rolled so far back that it wont hit the silencer or anything. 
Title: Re: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: Hawaiiysr on December 21, 2020, 01:22:38 PM
Old post id like to BUMP. Lots of good info

John, was there any movement on your bracket?
Title: Re: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: jcs003 on December 23, 2020, 01:10:22 PM
no Josh.  it worked out for many years.
Title: Re: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: Hawaiiysr on December 23, 2020, 01:31:17 PM
Morning Jon. I meant Jon Langman. He was in the works with NPM to make a rear caliper mount. I was wondering if he ever got that going
Title: Re: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: Langbolt on December 29, 2020, 05:42:44 PM
Jeremy & I never got it off the ground....I ended up making a new bracket that made the Front Caliper an easy bolt on!

Title: Re: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: Pj Uptmor on December 29, 2020, 06:04:40 PM
2008 Ltr 450r rear brake piston works in the trx 250r caliper
Title: Re: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: Langbolt on December 31, 2020, 09:45:34 AM
2008 Ltr 450r rear brake piston works in the trx 250r caliper

Are you sure ?

It looks like the Rear Caliper on the 2008 Ltr 450r is a Single Piston caliper.
Title: Re: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: Hawaiiysr on December 31, 2020, 02:14:10 PM
2008 Ltr 450r rear brake piston works in the trx 250r caliper

Are you sure ?

It looks like the Rear Caliper on the 2008 Ltr 450r is a Single Piston caliper.


i think he is talking about just the piston. not the complete caliper
Title: Re: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: Langbolt on January 02, 2021, 02:40:06 PM

i think he is talking about just the piston. not the complete caliper
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Correct.....Single piston Calipers usually use LARGE pistons.....as compared to the TRX250R small pistons.

The YFZ450R pistons are the same Diameter....just a bit longer.....Surely there has to be an exact fit out there SOMEWHERE!!!!!

;)
Title: Re: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: 2ndmoto on January 02, 2021, 04:12:15 PM
K&L doesn't have an offering? They used to have rebuild kits. Haven't looked in some time
Title: Re: Alternative Rear brake Caliper??
Post by: croat1 on January 03, 2021, 10:52:58 AM
K&L doesn't have an offering? They used to have rebuild kits. Haven't looked in some time

The last time I looked the rear caliper pistons were no longer available from K&L.

Joe