Brake upgrades on a ZX4?
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Brake upgrades on a ZX4?
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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?
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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!
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Re: Brake upgrades on a ZX4?
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
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Re: Brake upgrades on a ZX4?
Thanks Ross!ross46 wrote: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
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!
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Re: Brake upgrades on a ZX4?
I'm not 100% on the zzr ones but cansa fitted the fireblade calipers on his
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Re: Brake upgrades on a ZX4?
Cool, thanks! I'll have a search, see if he wrote a thread (or better, a how to!) on it!
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Re: Brake upgrades on a ZX4?
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
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
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Re: Brake upgrades on a ZX4?
If funds allow applies here too! My brake fluid is shot, which doesn't help, but I'll get that fixed next weekend.ross46 wrote: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
Thanks for the advice, Ross, lots of ideas to work with there!
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Re: Brake upgrades on a ZX4?
replace your lines for new braided ones to stop the lines swelling under braking (can happen when they get old) as well.
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Re: Brake upgrades on a ZX4?
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!banner001 wrote:replace your lines for new braided ones to stop the lines swelling under braking (can happen when they get old) as well.
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Re: Brake upgrades on a ZX4?
ChristoT wrote: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!banner001 wrote:replace your lines for new braided ones to stop the lines swelling under braking (can happen when they get old) as well.
For race purposes I replace brake fluid often.......................as it goes off you compensate for the dropping performance without realising
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Re: Brake upgrades on a ZX4?
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
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Re: Brake upgrades on a ZX4?
Any chance of a linky?ross46 wrote: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
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!
Does that include brake lines and master cylinder by any chance?CaNsA wrote:I'm selling my blade cailpers...
viewtopic.php?f=178&t=15432
all bolts n toad needed included.
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Re: Brake upgrades on a ZX4?
The listing is for the rebuilt calipers (new seals and brembo pads) and a set of caliper bolts.ChristoT wrote:Does that include brake lines and master cylinder by any chance?
But i do have a master cylinder repair kit that i can include if they sell for the asking price.
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kawasaki-ZXR4 ... 45fded7bfb
There you go... And Cansa what's the asking price?
There you go... And Cansa what's the asking price?