RX3 Aftermarket: Front Brake Calipers, Rotors, and Brake Pads

[SpudRider]

My front brake works well, and I am pleased with it. However, CSC is also developing better, aftermarket brake pads for the stock, front brake caliper. In addition, CSC is also developing an improved, aftermarket, front brake rotor.

Also, you can purchase a different front brake caliper and adapter from Taobao.



In addition, you can also purchase an oversize, front brake rotor, which fits another front brake caliper.

[SpudRider]

Because of past problems with asymmetric, front brake rotors and pulsing of the front brake, I am more interested in this thicker, front brake rotor, which has increased surface area for braking. This brake rotor is 5 mm thick, and has mounting holes to accommodate both the 5-bolt, cast aluminum hub, and the 6-bolt, spoked hub.

[SpudRider]

I also like the 8 mm, flanged bolt used to mount this brake rotor. The hex head bolt will be much easier to remove than the stock, Allen head bolt.

[detours]

Great research!

I also have the pulsating front brake issue, and CSC kindly sent me a replacement rotor. But if they're also developing a new brake pad, I will likely wait and install both together. If that doesn't tighten up the brakes enough, then I'll likely get that beefy rotor you found.

I think that extra large rotor may be overkill for the weight of this bike. However, for a fully loaded touring bike and larger rider, it might be just right.

[SpudRider]

I just ended a telephone conversation with Ryan at CSC. He told me the aftermarket, sintered brake pads, and an improved, aftermarket brake rotor should be available in the near future. These products will be manufactured by DP Brakes.

http://www.dp-brakes.com/

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by detours

Great research!

I also have the pulsating front brake issue, and CSC kindly sent me a replacement rotor. But if they're also developing a new brake pad, I will likely wait and install both together. If that doesn't tighten up the brakes enough, then I'll likely get that beefy rotor you found.

I think that extra large rotor may be overkill for the weight of this bike. However, for a fully loaded touring bike and larger rider, it might be just right.

Thank you.

You might consider installing a new, DP brake rotor at the same time you install the DP, sintered brake pads. Both products should arrive at CSC about the same time.

[Riceburner]

SpudRider, do you have the link for that rotor on Taobao?

[SpudRider]

Between CSC and the Chinese, a number of nice aftermarket products are being developed for the Zongshen RX3, which is gaining popularity around the world.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Riceburner

SpudRider, do you have the link for that rotor on Taobao?

Ask, and ye shall receive.

https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm...cket=12#detail

[Riceburner]

Thanks SpudRider.

Gotta say Spud, your my "favorite" SpudRider, the best; now maybe your the only SupdRider I know but even if I knew a dozen SpudRider's, man you'd be my favorite...

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Riceburner

Thanks SpudRider.

Gotta say Spud, your my "favorite" SpudRider, the best; now maybe your the only SupdRider I know but even if I knew a dozen SpudRider's, man you'd be my favorite...

Thank you.

[Lee R]

Great research Spud.

I've had some high end brakes on my last two bikes so I'm hoping not to be too disappointed in the RX3's brakes. Both the KLR650 and DL650 didn't have the best brakes in the world, the DL650 wasn't as bad as the KLR.

My Tiger 1050 had really good Nissan brakes and my current Stelvio uses pretty nice Brembo calipers.

[peperino]

Originally Posted by detours

Great research!

I also have the pulsating front brake issue, and CSC kindly sent me a replacement rotor. But if they're also developing a new brake pad, I will likely wait and install both together. If that doesn't tighten up the brakes enough, then I'll likely get that beefy rotor you found.

I think that extra large rotor may be overkill for the weight of this bike. However, for a fully loaded touring bike and larger rider, it might be just right.

Did you sorted the pulsating thing out? I'm experiencing the same issue. Please let me know which part was faulty (please don't tell me it is the rotor or I'm screwed)

[detours]

Originally Posted by peperino

Did you sorted the pulsating thing out? I'm experiencing the same issue. Please let me know which part was faulty (please don't tell me it is the rotor or I'm screwed)

My brake pulsating issue improved a lot after I did a series of hard emergency stops in a parking lot, let the brakes cool and then did another series. It's still there, but a lot less noticeable now.

CSC sent me a replacement rotor, but I haven't installed it yet, so I don't know if that will fix the problem. I'm waiting for their aftermarket brake pads to install everything at the same time.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by peperino

Did you sorted the pulsating thing out? I'm experiencing the same issue. Please let me know which part was faulty (please don't tell me it is the rotor or I'm screwed)

I also had a pulsating front brake. CSC sent me a new brake rotor, and the problem disappeared. The brake rotor should be covered under warranty. However, if your dealer won't honor the warranty, you can purchase a better, front brake rotor from Taobao. Here is the link.

https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=521941335015