Cycle Source Magazine instilled this product with the Product of The Year Award and it deserved it. This brake system revolutionized motorcycle braking forever and afforded the custom industry wheel design appearance enhancement like never before. It’s amazing, but now it’s up to you and builders world wide to install and test them out for the long run. Here’s how the installation goes:
For safe installation us a proper jack stand and secure motorcycle with safety straps prior to removing wheel.
1.Remove axle. NOTE: It may be necessary to loosen securing bolts on bottom of forks before removing axle. Remove axle and spacer and save.
2.Loosen brake line securing bolt to standard brake caliper assembly.
3.Using a shop cloth to catch any leaking brake fluid, remove brake line securing bolt from original caliper
4. Install temporary plug in original caliper.
5. Remove original caliper by removing mounting bolts.
6. Mounting holes for the original caliper will serve as the bolt holes for the 360 BRAKE ANTI ROTATION ARM (210-11-4XX). This part will have to match the make and model of the motorcycle.
7. Remove the bolts securing the original brake rotor then remove the rotor.
8. Remove original hub center bolts. Bolts may have been secured with Loctite and may need heat to loosen. Use only a heat gun. DO NOT USE A TORCH AS THIS MAY DAMAGE FINISH.
9. Remove wheel from lower part of hub.
10. If original hub is a one piece unit it will need to be parted. The most accurate method is to use a lathe. Call Baldwin Wilson Tech Support for information on specific models of hubs and motorcycles.
11. This is what remains after machining the one piece hub. With two piece hubs only the brake side will be machined.
12. Place wheel over lower part of new hub. Align bolt holes.
13. Install rotor HAT spacer if required. Check with Baldwin Wilson Tech Support for assistance.
14. Install BEARING SPACER. The length of this spacer will vary for each model. If you are not familiar with measuring for a crush tube, check with Baldwin Wilson Tech Support for the proper method.
15. Place ROTOR HAT (210-11-0XX) on rotor HAT spacer and align holes.
16. At this time measure the thread protruding through the wheel and match it to the original length.
17. Apply Red Loctite (271) to SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREWS and insert screws in holes with head recesses. (Thread holes are for opposite side installations).
18. Using index finger check for play in bearing spacer. None should be found with bearings flush with surface.
19. Torque in a cross pattern to dry (no oil under head). Refer to torque chart on page 8 for correct torque.
20. Install ANTI-ROTATION ARM (210-11-4XX) using Blue Loctite (242) on the screws. NOTE: This part will vary according to make and model of motorcycle.
21. Tighten screws securely. Avoid over tightening by using a small wrench.
22. Temporarily install caliper assembly on for to establish location of AN -3, 1/8 NPT FITTING (210-21-651). One of 2 locations may be selected.
23. Remove all plastic plugs from ports and discard. Use Teflon tape on threads of plug to seal it.
Plug the unused port and cap off the unused bleeder port with a buttonhead screw and sealing washer.
24. Install fittings before attaching assembly to motorcycle.
25. Install BRAKE BLEEDER (210-21-652). DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
26. Temporarily mount wheel in position and check distance for axle spacer between bushing and for.
27. Dismount wheel and install bushing with proper spacer as shown above.
28. Reinstall axle and spacer as shown above.
29. With brake and spacer installed, install axle nut but do not tighten at this time.
30. Using a spacer of the proper length secure the ANTI-ROTATION ARM (210-11-4XX) to the caliper mounting brackets.
31. Tighten securely using a small wrench and Loctite 242 (blue). Tighten axle nut at this time.
32. Attach brake line fitting at this time. NOTE: Brake line must be equipped with a AN-3 end as shown.
33. Tighten brake line to fitting using two open end wrenches as shown.
34. Fill brake reservoir to proper amount.
35. Open BLEEDER using spill bottle as shown.
36. Pump Brake handle to distribute DOT 5.1 brake fluid through out system.
37. When fluid flows from bleeder, close bleeder. With bleeder totally vertical, bleed as you would any hydraulic brake system.
For more information or to refer to our bleeding instructions at www.360.brake.com.
