Finances are too low to buy a nice bike to go alongside my beloved 'cat but did have enough to buy an old(ish) bike my mate was selling, so now have a 2001 ZX6R that needs some TLC and then mullering on the track and on rideouts… :w00t:
Anyways, its a knackered bike, but the engine and suspension is all sound. Can anyone tell me how to overhaul the brakes, cos the fronts seem very spongy and in need of a good sort out. Is it a big job to drain the whole system and then taking out the pistons, and putting it all back again, fill with new brake fluid, if not, anyone wanna post some quick instructions up?
Nice one ! Another kwak owner You know it makes sense Rodders ;)
I cleaned out the brakes on my track bike and all I needed was a couple of allen keys, an old toothbrush and some brake cleaner and an 8mm spanner. Bit of sandpaper for the discs and pads and fresh brake fluid, worked a treat, the brakes are as sharp as a pin.
I used a length of plastic tubing into a jar to collect the old fluid, also if you have a diesel car you can put the old fluid into the fuel tank to recycle it ;)
Cheers guys, nice positive comments after all the ribbing I got last night!!Cheers for the heads up about the brake bleeding kit, got a haynes with the bike, so that should have all the details.
Actually found this article on the web, its nice and simply written (the first bit is very simple but the rest of it is good)
Keep an eye on eBay for callipers. I know you are short on cash but if you can get a good low mileage pair and swap them over your brakes will feel fantastic.
There’s nothing wrong with it that some spray cans and elbow grease won’t cure!
If I can change brake fluid anyone can (the only kit I bought was a £2 jobbie on ebay - a short length of plastic tube with a small valve at the end - much easier to keep the air out if you are bleeding them on your own). Could bring it to BMM next week if you’re in no hurry (I don’t intend on using it again anytime soon).
