Brake upgrades on a ZX4?

[ChristoT]

Evening all!

Quick question: I'm considering upgrading the front brakes on my ZX4 as they feel a tad puny. My previous bike (Yamaha FZS600 Fazer) had pretty hefty brakes, so I'm more used to that kind stopping power! Will any of the brake upgrades mentionned in the FAQ fit my bike? And if not, what should I look for?

Thanks!

[ross46]

You can put 4 pot nissins of a fireblade on, they'll stop you fast enough, not sure but I know the zzr600's use 4 pot nissins aswell, may be worth a look

[ChristoT]

You can put 4 pot nissins of a fireblade on, they'll stop you fast enough, not sure but I know the zzr600's use 4 pot nissins aswell, may be worth a look

Thanks Ross!

I take it this requires next to no hacking at bike parts on the ZX? It's currently completely stock, I'd like to be able to revert to that!

[ross46]

I'm not 100% on the zzr ones but cansa fitted the fireblade calipers on his

[ChristoT]

Cool, thanks! I'll have a search, see if he wrote a thread (or better, a how to!) on it!

[ross46]

just checked the messages. Fireblade calipers are a direct swap with the mounting holes the same but you have to find the right model. Cansa reckoned his were 1998/1999 fireblade calipers but you will also need the bolts as the hole size is different but you can just buy them

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tokico-calipe ... 4d0c65affe

they're the babies, im looking at doing this myself at some point when funds allow. if you do can you put some info up on it? Thanks, hope this helps, Ross

[ChristoT]

just checked the messages. Fireblade calipers are a direct swap with the mounting holes the same but you have to find the right model. Cansa reckoned his were 1998/1999 fireblade calipers but you will also need the bolts as the hole size is different but you can just buy them

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tokico-calipe ... 4d0c65affe

they're the babies, im looking at doing this myself at some point when funds allow. if you do can you put some info up on it? Thanks, hope this helps, Ross

If funds allow applies here too! My brake fluid is shot, which doesn't help, but I'll get that fixed next weekend.

Thanks for the advice, Ross, lots of ideas to work with there!

[banner001]

replace your lines for new braided ones to stop the lines swelling under braking (can happen when they get old) as well.

[ChristoT]

replace your lines for new braided ones to stop the lines swelling under braking (can happen when they get old) as well.

I may well invest in those! Currently, the brake fluid is knacked (hauling on the front brake merely creates significant front end judder, with little to no reduction is speed! ). Hopefully, the fluid change on Saturday will cheer that up a bit! I've been on other bike forums, and everyone swears by them - I should try 'em myself, I guess!

[CaNsA]

I'm selling my blade cailpers...

viewtopic.php?f=178&t=15432

all bolts n toad needed included.

[cargo]

replace your lines for new braided ones to stop the lines swelling under braking (can happen when they get old) as well.

I may well invest in those! Currently, the brake fluid is knacked (hauling on the front brake merely creates significant front end judder, with little to no reduction is speed! ). Hopefully, the fluid change on Saturday will cheer that up a bit! I've been on other bike forums, and everyone swears by them - I should try 'em myself, I guess!

For race purposes I replace brake fluid often.......................as it goes off you compensate for the dropping performance without realising

[ross46]

Cheapest place for braided lines ive found is eBay, busters do a goodridge kit that you screw the fittings on yourself for £25 in the two line format, what ive got on mine

[ChristoT]

Cheapest place for braided lines ive found is eBay, busters do a goodridge kit that you screw the fittings on yourself for £25 in the two line format, what ive got on mine

Any chance of a linky?

In my case, Cargo, the bike has spent most of the last five years in storage. So the brake fuid is most certainly past its prime!! As are the tyres.... I'm also kinda concerned that I may have a warped disc on the front. I bloody hope not, that would really piss me off!

I'm selling my blade cailpers...

viewtopic.php?f=178&t=15432

all bolts n toad needed included.

Does that include brake lines and master cylinder by any chance?

[CaNsA]

Does that include brake lines and master cylinder by any chance?

The listing is for the rebuilt calipers (new seals and brembo pads) and a set of caliper bolts.

But i do have a master cylinder repair kit that i can include if they sell for the asking price.

[ross46]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kawasaki-ZXR4 ... 45fded7bfb

There you go... And Cansa what's the asking price?