zx6r brake issue!!

S

sp1012

Well-known member
bike is 98 zx6r

i have been experiencing that it does not brake till i press the lever all the way. one of the friend recommended fluid flush. pads and disk seem to be fine. any advice would be appreciated
 
sp1012 said:
bike is 98 zx6r

i have been experiencing that it does not brake till i press the lever all the way. one of the friend recommended fluid flush. pads and disk seem to be fine. any advice would be appreciated
Click to expand...

New fluid and bleed your brakes
 
Sounds like you have air in the break line or old fluid in the line. I would go for Bel-Ray DOT 4 Brake Fluid for the flush. I would also take apart the calipers and clean around the push pins. Over time dirt can build up causing uneven wear.
 
kellen said:
save your dough get it all at crappy tire
Click to expand...

+1
I use the CT dot 4 for my car & bike & doesnt make a difference

Sent from my phone using my paws
 
this might sound stupid better ask. do I have to bleed the fluid from one side then do the same thing on the other side, since there are 2 sides to it.
 
i think i figured it out just hope i can tell when the old fluid is completely out and new fluid starts to come so when to stop
 
and also couple of people mention that i have to flush and bleed the brakes, would flushing the whole thing will get rid of the air in the line.
 
sp1012 said:
i think i figured it out just hope i can tell when the old fluid is completely out and new fluid starts to come so when to stop
Click to expand...
When the fluid starts to appear clear or the consistency of new fluid

sp1012 said:
and also couple of people mention that i have to flush and bleed the brakes, would flushing the whole thing will get rid of the air in the line.
Click to expand...
U need to make sure all bubbles are out. Flush until no apparent bubbles


Sent from my tablet using my paws
 
so I flushed front and rear brakes, My front brake has similar issue that i was experiencing before that brakes do not engage till my lever is pressed half way and then it starts and its good but it seems to close to the throttle. what else do you guys think I should check to resolve that?????
 
sp1012 said:
so I flushed front and rear brakes, My front brake has similar issue that i was experiencing before that brakes do not engage till my lever is pressed half way and then it starts and its good but it seems to close to the throttle. what else do you guys think I should check to resolve that?????
Click to expand...

????
 
Did you bleed the master?

Also those bikes are known for sticking calipers, a lot of crud gets deposited on the pistons causing a soft lever.
 
Jayv said:
Did you bleed the master?

Also those bikes are known for sticking calipers, a lot of crud gets deposited on the pistons causing a soft lever.
Click to expand...

I thought flushing the fluid from the res through bleeding nipples would get rid of the air. no??

I will check the calipers and clean it
 
Air bubbles get trapped at the top of the master.

You have to old school bleed it from the banjo bolt.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom