brake upgrade

l34chy · Nov 1, 2014

finally got to fit brembo rcs19 mastercylinder upgraded to brembo carbon ceramic pads wezmoto braided lines and remote adjuster .
once they are up to temperature what a brake

fitted titanium caliper bolts disc bolts banjo bolts and bleed screws

MadGelo · Nov 1, 2014

Just one question.

Why?

Triple Trouble · Nov 1, 2014

MadGelo said:
Just one question.

Why?

lol. Was gonna ask the same thing?!

l34chy · Nov 2, 2014

The brakes are weak and there is not enough feel.
Stopping is very important especially when a bike is doing a 130+mph

flipper · Nov 2, 2014

I find the stock brakes are excellent but the forks are so soft you can't use them to the full. Fix your forks first and then try your brakes for size.

l34chy · Nov 2, 2014

flipper said:
I find the stock brakes are excellent but the forks are so soft you can't use them to the full. Fix your forks first and then try your brakes for size.

Already on with that and at 130mph I will stop atleast 50feet shorter than your stock brakes with less effort and more feel

stevecbr · Nov 2, 2014

Ifind the front brakes plenty strong enough, easy enough power to lock up both ends. I see your point about more feel though

marthy · Nov 2, 2014

Same here. I went with a biger master (16mm - FZ8) and 320mm EBC rotors & Pro pads. More braking power & better feel. Front suspension set-up is also very important.

flipper · Nov 2, 2014

l34chy said:
Already on with that and at 130mph I will stop atleast 50feet shorter than your stock brakes with less effort and more feel

I can't hold on at 130, so it's unlikely to happen.

l34chy · Nov 2, 2014

marthy said:
Same here. I went with a biger master (16mm - FZ8) and 320mm EBC rotors & Pro pads. More braking power & better feel. Front suspension set-up is also very important.

Yes I was looking at the 320mm ebc rotors that will be on the shopping list once I have sorted the handling problems which will be very soon

marthy · Nov 2, 2014

l34chy said:
Yes I was looking at the 320mm ebc rotors that will be on the shopping list once I have sorted the handling problems which will be very soon

What problems?

I'm 175 lbs w/o gear...

.90 kg/mm spring
GP piston kit with 7W oil
Oil level: 130mm

That fixed the front end for me...

Rear I use the ZX10 shock

flipper · Nov 2, 2014

marthy said:
What problems?

I'm 175 lbs w/o gear...

.90 kg/mm spring
GP piston kit with 7W oil
Oil level: 130mm

That fixed the front end for me...

Rear I use the ZX10 shock

I too have the GP Suspension kit. Holy wow, what a difference. I just raised the oil level to 130mm today, based on your setting. I'll see how it affects brake dive next time I get a chance to ride.

There is no need to spend any more on the front than this.

marthy · Nov 2, 2014

flipper said:
I too have the GP Suspension kit. Holy wow, what a difference. I just raised the oil level to 130mm today, based on your setting. I'll see how it affects brake dive next time I get a chance to ride.

There is no need to spend any more on the front than this.

27cc = 20mm oil level...

l34chy · Nov 2, 2014

well I have the zx10 shock fitted but gonna be entering a few events next year so gonna treat myself to Maxton front and rear

Triple Trouble · Nov 2, 2014

l34chy said:
well I have the zx10 shock fitted but gonna be entering a few events next year so gonna treat myself to Maxton front and rear

How easy was the ZX to fit mate? Any modding needed or can it just slot in

marthy · Nov 2, 2014

Triple Trouble said:
How easy was the ZX to fit mate? Any modding needed or can it just slot in

The hole on the C clamp need to be drill from 10mm to 12mm (swingarm side)

Then there's very minimal trimming of the plastic on the under tray for the canister to clear.

Triple Trouble · Nov 2, 2014

marthy said:
The hole on the C clamp need to be drill from 10mm to 12mm (swingarm side)

Then there's very minimal trimming of the plastic on the under tray for the canister to clear.

Cool. Thanks for that

l34chy · Nov 3, 2014

Triple Trouble said:
Cool. Thanks for that

If you want TT you can buy mine once I got the maxton in

Triple Trouble · Nov 3, 2014

l34chy said:
If you want TT you can buy mine once I got the maxton in

Lets talk cash then???

l34chy · Nov 3, 2014

Triple Trouble said:
Lets talk cash then???

It cost me £85 i'm not in it to make money so you can have it for the same plus postage is that ok, if you look for 08 zx10 shocks they are not cheap,
and they are knackered this came off my mates race bike which he removed before racing it so has not done that much before I bought it.