Review: Alcon Brakes for Gen 2

[Nick@Apollo-Optics]

The brackets are out until November or December, last I spoke with Alcon.

 

[nikhsub1]

JFC I could have them made way before that.

 

[Zeusmotorworks]

Well, I was "told" I'd have them by Sept after no vendors had nor expected them any time soon. Guess I'll see.

 

[Old-Raptor-guy]

Mine might ship on 9-9-22 (what I was told today)

 

[Mark McAwesome]

Mine might ship on 9-9-22 (what I was told today)

I should be apart of this September batch as well, will call tomorrow and check.

Update 9/2/22 @ 1017: “they should be reaching port in a week or so, figure another week or two for customs and transit to you”

 

[Mark McAwesome]

Update: received tracking information today.

 

[Zeusmotorworks]

Got "tracking label created" for my brackets, so maybe tomorrow I can see a delivery date. Now have to go back and decide on what fluid to order. Wish I could still get the racing blue.

 

[Nex]

Got "tracking label created" for my brackets, so maybe tomorrow I can see a delivery date. Now have to go back and decide on what fluid to order. Wish I could still get the racing blue.

I went with Ford brake fluid.

 

[nikhsub1]

I think I used Motul fluid but honestly can’t remember.

 

[Old-Raptor-guy]

Well I received my Brackets, but they are the wrong ones. 2 hole top mount and I need 4 hole side mount.

I was unaware of this issue as was the vendor. If anyone can use these let me know, if not they go back in the next couple of days.

The correct ones are scheduled for 11-9-22

Weird thing is on the set I received one bracket the bolts that bolt bracket to knuckle were mass produced (high quality but massed produced) the other bracket the bolts were CNC machined pieces of art. (Bolts holding the caliper to bracket where mass produced also)

Someone should tell Alcon there is a new fancy metal called Aluminum it is lighter, and easier to machine. All the cool manufacturers use it.

I bet a chunk of the cost is to pay for tooling. The Brackets weigh 4ish pounds each.