2006 ZX6R Brake Swap

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2006 ZX6R Brake Swap

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Hi Guys,

Has anyone swapped the front brakes on a 2006 ZX6R with the newer models front brakes (2007+). I want to change mine out as im planning on doing some more track time and the front brakes leave much to be desired, even with braided lines.

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Re: 2006 ZX6R Brake Swap

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DO it! Set of Nissins would be perfect

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Nelso just bought me a set of Nissan's for my 05 ZX6. They are from a later model 600. I'm looking forward to trying them out as the brakes on my bike at the moment are like squeezing a sponge, even with new brake pads. It was getting a bit scary trying to race with them like that last weekend.
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best mod ive done to the bike, makes a world of difference. Basically starts braking as soon as the brake light switch clicks.
I got mine from the states for $250 shipped i think, this is going back a while. They were off a 2009 Kawasaki Concours 1400 GTR
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Yep, nissins are the bizzz.

Wish I could have raced FX with them. But had to make do with stockers.
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Awesome thanks for the info guys. Now that I'm working full-time there's so many things I want to buy hahaha
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Good luck with it mate, I spoilt myself and got Bembo's 2nd hand, amazing difference, what use to take a handful is now one finger.
Hope to see you at the track soon :kuda:
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badruss wrote:Good luck with it mate, I spoilt myself and got Bembo's 2nd hand, amazing difference, what use to take a handful is now one finger.
Hope to see you at the track soon :kuda:
I hope to be there soon aswell. Im waiting for my mechanic to free up so he can service my bike which he said should be in about 1-2 weeks :(

Sometimes having a good mechanic has its downfalls hahaha
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