Alternate Master Cylinder for 05 Z750?

[z7fiddy]

Has anybody changed over to a new master cylinder on their Z?
My brakes have improved ten-fold over standard since I put HEL braided lines and some new HH pads on! I just thought that if I could swap over to a different master that it would improve the feel.

Cheers
Ian

[MadKaw]

Not sure whats on the Z std, but a lot of ppl with zx10s find the zx6r master cylinder a better option,
or theres the Brembos..

[z7fiddy]

Thanks Madkaw

Would you happen to know who stocks the Brembo's?

Ian

[Shifty]

I'd be using something OE as you could get it cheap from a wrecker, or even cheaper from ebay or a forum, and it will 99.99999% likely bolt straight on.

A radial master would be ideal (if they don't already have one?) but if you're already changed your brake lines then you don't want to do that.

[deafwish]

Hi Ian,

What don't you like about your current braking setup?
The Z750's have a pretty competent braking system!
What fluid are you using?
What fork springs & oil are in there?

You could spend $1500 on Brembo's to then realise that a $200 set of fork springs would've fixed the problem...

Welcome & cool bike BTW!

Daz.

[robracer]

I have a GSXR1000 05 front end on my Zed & using the stock master cylinder with the better calipers has made a HUGE improvement, apart from the braided lines, so you could possibly look at other options.
The link for the conversion is here: viewtopic.php?f=21&t=13994&p=224088&hilit=+Z1000+front+end#p224088
As for Brembo MC's I got one from Canada a while back for the 10 & had no dramas with these people http://www.baysideperformance.com/index ... ts_id=6558
Good luck Ian & keep us updated with what you end up doing

[ttc]

Ian, I found having the pazzo's helped as they're adjustable

You could always ride slower so it didn't matter

[z7fiddy]

I've had racetech springs put in and re-valved from suspension improvements, it made a huge differance over stock. I have also just fitted a fully adjustable FG shock(from Italy) on the rear, OMG what a differance!!!

I am fairly aggressive on the brakes at times and am finding that since I placed the HH pads in their is a slight shuddering under braking. Does anybody have any ideas what this may be??

:lol: I have a GSXR1000 05 front end on my Zed & using the stock master cylinder with the better calipers has made a HUGE improvement, apart from the braided lines, so you could possibly look at other options.
The link for the conversion is here: viewtopic.php?f=21&t=13994&p=224088&hilit=+Z1000+front+end#p224088
As for Brembo MC's I got one from Canada a while back for the 10 & had no dramas with these people http://www.baysideperformance.com/index ... ts_id=6558
Good luck Ian & keep us updated with what you end up doing

I just missed out on a new set (500 klms old) of the GSXR shocks and calipers , they ended up going for around $500. What did you end up paying for your conversion (roughly)??

Robracer. In your opinion is it still worth doing the gixer conversion even though I have already done some mods on my shocks?

Ian, I found having the pazzo's helped as they're adjustable

You could always ride slower so it didn't matter

Hi Tanya, I ended up going with the new ASV adjustable levers, extremely happy with them. The only problem that I ran into was I had to change the clutch perch to a 07 model so that they would fit. They feel much better to use, however they havn't made any difference to the braking performance. If I wanted to ride slower, I would borrow my daughters scooter!!

[robracer]

About $1500 in total for the conversion including suzy forks & guard, the Zed triple trees, cost to CNC them & the cost to turn up a new front axil as I wanted to use the Z750 wheel. I also have an ohlins at the rear, so am spoilt
This bike is a keeper for a long time so I have invested the time & money in setting it up to suit the riding I am doing & am really happy with the mods, but be aware that it is not a job that can be rushed... the bike was on my bench for over a month to get it all right.