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Old 09-21-2010, 11:32 AM
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Hi all,
Just purchased a 1998 ZX6R ninja for the track.
Looking to upgrade my calipers.
Anyone got any ideas which calipers will fit?
Reason to upgrade is that they dont feel as responsive, even with braided brake lines and freash fluid.

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Old 09-21-2010, 06:29 PM
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Not sure on the caliper size, have you tried different pads? You can see a big difference with different compounds.
 
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Old 09-21-2010, 07:49 PM
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i'm currently running carbone lorraine sintered pads, my 02 R6 seems to be better on the brakes, even though the ninja has an extra pot on the caliper.
 
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Old 09-22-2010, 01:22 AM
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just an idea. Bead blast your rotors to be able to bed in the new pads instead of trying to use over the existing gummed up rotors. I am not in the hear/ say of the 98 brakes not being good after a proper brake bleed and cleaning. Keep us in the loop.

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Old 09-22-2010, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Dragone#19
just an idea. Bead blast your rotors to be able to bed in the new pads instead of trying to use over the existing gummed up rotors. I am not in the hear/ say of the 98 brakes not being good after a proper brake bleed and cleaning. Keep us in the loop.

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Yeah, gonna have to find someone that does this service in Watford, will have to look into it.

I let you know how i get on
 
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