Let me tell you, installing this JAVIK disc brake conversion kit on my '98 Foreman 450 was like giving my old workhorse a new set of lungs. The difference in braking is night and day - no more that sketchy, squishy feeling when coming down steep trails loaded with firewood.

What surprised me most was how seamlessly everything bolted up. The kit matched perfectly with my existing brake lines and master cylinder - no sketchy modifications needed. I did the swap in my driveway over a weekend (with plenty of beer breaks), and the included instructions were clear enough even for a shade-tree mechanic like me.

The real test came during our annual mudding trip. Where my buddies' drum brakes were fading after repeated water crossings, mine bit consistently every time. That metallic *shhhhk* sound when the rotors get wet? Music to my ears compared to the scary silence of fading drums.

Heat dissipation is noticeably better too. After long downhill hauls, I can actually touch the calipers (briefly!) whereas before, the drums would stay hot enough to fry eggs. Twelve months in, zero issues with sticking or wear - just consistent stopping power that makes me wonder why I waited so long to upgrade.