Roland Sands Design (RSD) has taken the best of brake caliper technology, high quality precision machining and trademark RSD styling to create the next step up in braking power for your V-Twin. With GP racing architecture and weight distribution, the extra rigidity maximizes your effort at the brake lever, stopping you faster with more feel. RSD brake calipers coupled with RSD Radial master cylinder create excellent V-twin braking systems with great feel and power.
• Feature differential bore pistons (1.125” & 1.375”) that apply a different force at both the leading edge and the trailing edge of the brake pads for superior braking • Dual-disc application require separate purchase of left and right calipers • Includes brake pads, bleeder screw, 3/8”-24 banjo bolt and sealing washers & shim kit • Available in Contrast Cut, Black Op, Machine Ops and Chrome finishes • Available for 11.5” and 11.8”/300mm disc applications. Online at Roland Sands Design.
Are they better than Brembo?
Why do these guys have to plaster their names/initials all over their products? It just takes away from an initially clean design…
While I like RSD designed stuff, to me, when it comes to something as important as brake calipers, I’m gonna stick with trusted brands like Brembo, Tokico, Wilwoods, etc….
Calipers are more than just a couple pistons set into some metal pieces with brake-fluid passing through them. It’s been documented that some of the aftermarket companies who do-not specialize in caliper design/manufacturing have had catastrophic failures to lesser cases, perform worse than OEM.
I’m sure RSD did their homework on fluid and thermodynamics when designing their calipers, but I’m gonna stick with guys who do it solely for a living, simply because, other than the wheels and tires holding together…calipers are the most important component on your bike.
It’s no secret, these are Performance Machine calipers branded for RSD. Performance Machine has been a brake manufacturer for something like 40+ years. You can trust their product.
I’m guessing plenty of homework has been done by RSD. He’s the son of Perry Sands of Performance Machine fame whose original claim to fame was aftermarket brakes. I love the styling of Roland’s components as he seems to have a good feel for what the next Generation of riders are looking for.
I about choaked when I looked up the price – and who wants to run some dudes name on the the side . I’ll stick with the Brembo’s
I’m Jaybrake user…..