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Nissin calipers...are they the same?

Tue Apr 05, 2011 6:30 pm

Anyone know if the nissin calipers you find on an 07+ ZX14 are the same as the ones you find on the 09 Concours ZG1400?

From the pictures ive seen they look identical, but internally are they the same?

Re: Nissin calipers...are they the same?

Tue Apr 05, 2011 6:59 pm

something in my brain tells me yes...

edit: also im not sure if having abs makes any difference to calipers or not... the gtr has had abs for a fair few years now

Re: Nissin calipers...are they the same?

Tue Apr 05, 2011 7:19 pm

id hope so. Im actually going to install a right hand caliper from a zx14 and left from a zg1400...we'll see what happens. But if anyone knows any specifics of the internals, such as if the fluid holes are the same bore etc... that info would be appreciated.

Re: Nissin calipers...are they the same?

Tue Apr 05, 2011 7:50 pm

They be fine me thinks.

They are insane brakes :)

Abs does not affect the caliper either. So you should be good to go

Re: Nissin calipers...are they the same?

Tue Apr 05, 2011 8:20 pm

Give someone like Kelens a ring tomorrow. They've always been happy to answer questions over the phone for me in the past.

Re: Nissin calipers...are they the same?

Wed Apr 06, 2011 9:10 am

Yes the 09 Concours ZG1400 calipers are exactly the same as the ZX14 & 07+ ZX6R calipers :D Nothing at all different about them even though the Concour ZG1400 has ABS it must be somewhere in the Master Cylinder or something to do with that other disc thingy on the front disc & electrics :lol: My best mate always tells me how them brakes are so touchy on my bike to be careful along the highway at speeds that a mosquito dont hit the front brake lever & make me catapult off the seat :kuda:

Re: Nissin calipers...are they the same?

Fri Apr 08, 2011 7:38 pm

I fitted a set of ZX-14 Nissin calipers with standard pads to my 2006 ZX10R. Brakes are awsome and I think they have plenty of feel. I haven't used them on the track but a bit of fast road and rain riding haven't shown up any issues.

Great upgrade and cheap as chips to do.

Re: Nissin calipers...are they the same?

Fri Apr 08, 2011 8:56 pm

they perform faultlessly on track and hard road riding.

best upgrade ever!! :shock:

Re: Nissin calipers...are they the same?

Sat Apr 09, 2011 7:44 am

Wattie wrote:they perform faultlessly on track and hard road riding.

best upgrade ever!! :shock:


And after the run from Hotham to Harrietville they had not faded one mm :shock: Not bad considering it was pulling up a ZRX barge & fat pilot that was following a ZX10R and Z1000 (and another ZRX ;) )

Re: Nissin calipers...are they the same?

Sat Apr 09, 2011 6:03 pm

Phil wrote:
Wattie wrote:they perform faultlessly on track and hard road riding.

best upgrade ever!! :shock:


And after the run from Hotham to Harrietville they had not faded one mm :shock: Not bad considering it was pulling up a ZRX barge & fat pilot that was following a ZX10R and Z1000 (and another ZRX ;) )


So they worked well........for someone who was at the back of the pack. :roll: :lol:

Re: Nissin calipers...are they the same?

Sat Apr 09, 2011 8:53 pm

dutchy wrote:
Phil wrote:
Wattie wrote:they perform faultlessly on track and hard road riding.

best upgrade ever!! :shock:


And after the run from Hotham to Harrietville they had not faded one mm :shock: Not bad considering it was pulling up a ZRX barge & fat pilot that was following a ZX10R and Z1000 (and another ZRX ;) )


So they worked well........for someone who was at the back of the pack. :roll: :lol:


Have'nt experienced the CDT Freight Train have ya Dutchy ;)

Re: Nissin calipers...are they the same?

Sat Apr 09, 2011 8:57 pm

its a sight and experience to behold 8)

Re: Nissin calipers...are they the same?

Sat Apr 09, 2011 9:10 pm

Jealous.

Damn you guys and your "social/recreational" rides :(

Re: Nissin calipers...are they the same?

Sat Apr 09, 2011 9:27 pm

Phil wrote:Have'nt experienced the CDT Freight Train have ya Dutchy ;)


yes certainly a sight at Mach5 heading into Tintaldra :kuda:

Re: Nissin calipers...are they the same?

Sat Apr 09, 2011 9:30 pm

Phil wrote:
dutchy wrote:
Phil wrote:
And after the run from Hotham to Harrietville they had not faded one mm :shock: Not bad considering it was pulling up a ZRX barge & fat pilot that was following a ZX10R and Z1000 (and another ZRX ;) )


So they worked well........for someone who was at the back of the pack. :roll: :lol:


Have'nt experienced the CDT Freight Train have ya Dutchy ;)


mmm the CDT freight train is something else - especially down Mt Hotham !! no better test for brake fade will you find anywhere... :lol:
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