I know there are plenty of posts regarding this
but I finally got the time to fully upgrade my front brakes
this thread will be about the build process for anyone that is planning on doing this upgrade as well
the following parts used in this build:
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- Brembo 19x18 MC
- 07 zx6r Nissin front calipers
- Spiegler colored SS lines
- EBC HH pads
- Motul rbf600 dot 4 race fluid
- 6" hose line
- brake cleaner
- tools
- wrenches
- sockets
- hex sockets
- rags (paper towels)
First step is to remove OEM parts
since I was replacing the whole system I just had to unbolt the MC and calipers and take it off as a unit
only part I was salvaging from the OEM brakes was the OEM brake fluid reservoir.
second step was to install the Nissin calipers and EBC HH pads.
I recommend replacing the pads with the calipers off the bike (much easier to manipulate IMHO)
mount the new MC hand tight so you can have room to put on lines and find a comfortable grip.
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mount the reservoir
I used a new line to connect the reservoir to the MC and used a ziptie on the bracket to make it stay (I will end up making a more solid bracket when I feel the need)
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install the lines!
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start with the MC first
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DO NOT USE THE BANJO BOLT THAT COMES WITH THE KIT, USE THE BANJO BOLT SUPPLIED WITH THE BREMBO MC.
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then go to the calipers
I routed the lines in between the forks. Follow instructions given with the lines to get a more detailed breakdown.
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WARNING! I did have to put the lines in a vise to get it to rotate properly, so I wouldn't bind the lines throughout the whole range of motion of the forks. The best way to check this is be turn the bike lock to lock, and compressing the forks my pushing on the handles. This allows you to see if the lines bind or get stuck in any way.
REMEMBER ONLY FINGER TIGHT FIRST, this allows you room to get it set just right. Take your time doing this, its not worth rushing through this step, it will save your life.
Once everything fits properly, then go ahead and torque everything to spec, remember to double check even triple check everything you bolted.
Next comes the most tedious part. Bleeding the lines, especially if you do it old school like me without fancy vacuums and gadgets
I used Motul RBF600 DOT 4 race fluid (500 ml bottle)
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There are plenty of How-To brake bleed so I wont get in any detail. but make sure you bleed it properly.
You should feel an immediate response of the lever even without riding the bike. Go ahead and test ride the bike, to see if anything isn't working properly.
Once the bike is all done, go ahead and enjoy it! You deserve a good ride. Plus it gives your pads time to bed in to the rotors. Hope this thread helps anyone planning on doing this mod
Feel free to ask any questions I will try to help with the best of my ability.
but I finally got the time to fully upgrade my front brakes
this thread will be about the build process for anyone that is planning on doing this upgrade as well
the following parts used in this build:
- Brembo 19x18 MC
- 07 zx6r Nissin front calipers
- Spiegler colored SS lines
- EBC HH pads
- Motul rbf600 dot 4 race fluid
- 6" hose line
- brake cleaner
- tools
- wrenches
- sockets
- hex sockets
- rags (paper towels)
First step is to remove OEM parts
since I was replacing the whole system I just had to unbolt the MC and calipers and take it off as a unit
only part I was salvaging from the OEM brakes was the OEM brake fluid reservoir.
second step was to install the Nissin calipers and EBC HH pads.
I recommend replacing the pads with the calipers off the bike (much easier to manipulate IMHO)
mount the new MC hand tight so you can have room to put on lines and find a comfortable grip.
mount the reservoir
I used a new line to connect the reservoir to the MC and used a ziptie on the bracket to make it stay (I will end up making a more solid bracket when I feel the need)
install the lines!
start with the MC first
DO NOT USE THE BANJO BOLT THAT COMES WITH THE KIT, USE THE BANJO BOLT SUPPLIED WITH THE BREMBO MC.
then go to the calipers
I routed the lines in between the forks. Follow instructions given with the lines to get a more detailed breakdown.
WARNING! I did have to put the lines in a vise to get it to rotate properly, so I wouldn't bind the lines throughout the whole range of motion of the forks. The best way to check this is be turn the bike lock to lock, and compressing the forks my pushing on the handles. This allows you to see if the lines bind or get stuck in any way.
REMEMBER ONLY FINGER TIGHT FIRST, this allows you room to get it set just right. Take your time doing this, its not worth rushing through this step, it will save your life.
Once everything fits properly, then go ahead and torque everything to spec, remember to double check even triple check everything you bolted.
Next comes the most tedious part. Bleeding the lines, especially if you do it old school like me without fancy vacuums and gadgets
I used Motul RBF600 DOT 4 race fluid (500 ml bottle)
There are plenty of How-To brake bleed so I wont get in any detail. but make sure you bleed it properly.
You should feel an immediate response of the lever even without riding the bike. Go ahead and test ride the bike, to see if anything isn't working properly.
Once the bike is all done, go ahead and enjoy it! You deserve a good ride. Plus it gives your pads time to bed in to the rotors. Hope this thread helps anyone planning on doing this mod
Feel free to ask any questions I will try to help with the best of my ability.
