February 14th, 2016, 09:15 AM | #1 |
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Brakes thread
There wasn't an organized thread on brakes, so I made one because I have a question.
I know Ghostt has a bunch of input on brakes. My question was mainly about replacing the stock MC with one from a 636. After adding clip-ons, the brake line hits the gauge cluster making left turns impossible. I was looking at the 636 MC and the hose inlet is in a different position. Has anyone tried this mod? https://www.google.com/search?q=636+...YnCM0Q_AUICCgD So far: -Can pregen rotors swap onto newgen wheels, and vice versa? NO -Can newgen calipers mount to pregen forks, and vice versa? NOT without bracket. -Swap out to DOT 5.1 -Do pregen and newgen SS lines interchange? WE SHALL SEE. Any other relevant pregen brakes info?
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February 15th, 2016, 11:12 AM | #2 | |
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February 15th, 2016, 01:42 PM | #3 |
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I'm getting ready to swap out my OEM master cylinder, to one from a zx600.
Kawasaki Master Cylinder ZX600 ZX 600 zx600 zx 600 Ninja 88-91 43015-1345 The porpoise of this is it has a larger piston 5/8", hence more braking force, and better feel. I've seen this done before, and it had favorable results from what I read about it, but I can't remember where I seen it. We shall see. If anyone wants me to post my write-up here on brakes, just let me know.
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February 15th, 2016, 06:42 PM | #4 | |
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Line comes in tomorrow. Need some 5.1.
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February 15th, 2016, 06:50 PM | #5 |
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I ordered mine thru Amazon
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I'm sure nobody cares, but I like the stock brakes. I've ridden a lot of bikes, changed a lot of brakes, went back and fourth with a lot of stuff, and spent a lot of money over at hel preformance. And the stock ninjette brakes with fresh dot4 (or whatever it reccomended idr) feel great to me. I can stop on a dime, and on a 250 I don't use the brakes enough to experience any fade. (Maybe I'm just not fast enough).
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February 15th, 2016, 09:10 PM | #7 |
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The key is a property maintained system, which some people don't do.
One must remember that just like everything else on the bike, brakes have service intervals http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Service_Schedule I proper maintained system will be fine for the majority of owners.
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February 16th, 2016, 09:44 AM | #8 | |
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February 16th, 2016, 01:18 PM | #9 |
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Depends on the bleeding method, I prefer vacuum method it's fast, easy and works, but my caliper guide covers bleeding.
So far as a failure point goes, even Stainless steel braided lines needs to be replaced periodically, they do offer a better feel some say, but if your brakes are spongy due to the hose, odds are it needs replacement, Stainless steel braided lines are often cheaper than OEM, and they look awesome, and even can come in different colours. HFS (TM) 2 in 1 Brake Bleeder & Vacuum Pump Test Tuner Tool Kit New https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NP60URE..._Ct4Wwb0RV9MGY
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February 17th, 2016, 08:10 AM | #10 |
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Who's able to make this bracket? Or at least the dimensions?
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Some Flatstock off flebay, a drill press, taps, and an angle grinder is all that would be needed. You could make due with a hack-saw, a drill, and some taps.
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February 17th, 2016, 03:59 PM | #12 |
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Am I missing something? Why the changet to NewGen calipers? What are the benefits?
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February 17th, 2016, 04:18 PM | #13 | |
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February 17th, 2016, 04:31 PM | #14 |
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Good point, worst case scenario, I could easily change it back if I don't care for the feel. I have $13.50 invested so no big loss.
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February 17th, 2016, 05:28 PM | #16 |
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I shall , and of course I will make a blog post/write-up on it. I just wish I know where I read about, but I shall keep looking.
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February 17th, 2016, 08:01 PM | #17 | |
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I swapped to 17 up front and rotors don't swap over, so I gotta use newgen calipers. I have access to a drill press so I will whip up a bracket.
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I have a caliper and bracket to upgrade to a 4 pot caliper. I never got to use it!
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Ahhh okay gotcha. Did you go 17" on the rear as well?
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February 17th, 2016, 08:48 PM | #20 |
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Not yet. I used @InvisiBill tire calculator and determined 130/90/16 will be close to stock heights.
Stock tire heights aren't equal either so I figured what's the harm?
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February 17th, 2016, 08:50 PM | #21 |
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Will it mount to pregen forks? Got pic?
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