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Diablobrian
Posted on Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 08:19 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'd like to upgrade the front brake on my firebolt from the 6 piston to the 8 piston caliper. However, I'm really not made of money and was hoping someone parting a bike with the ztl2 would take pity. It does not need to be cosmetically perfect as long as it is mechanically sound.

Thanks for taking a few minutes to read this.
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S1owner
Posted on Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 11:21 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

You will need the master also
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Diablobrian
Posted on Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 11:33 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thank you, and I appreciate the input. The master cylinders are far cheaper and easier to get than the calipers. I figured if I could get the caliper then I could bide my time and purchase the master cylinder and lever down the road a ways and install it all at that point.
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Afsoc_commando
Posted on Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 11:56 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

As I recall I had to all buy a new Brake line. It was required when doing the upgrade. Do a search for the 2010 PDF parts catalog and it lists the parts numbers for all of it. I ordered the line from Surdyke for like $50 if I recall. I also scored the Caliper on Ebay for $225 shipped, so deals do occur if you watch.

Good Luck
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Nillaice
Posted on Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 01:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

back in 2008 i thought about upgrading my XB's but I feel that the 6 pot caliper and MC is sufficient and more than capable for my riding ability/pace.

monetarily speaking, there are more ZTL1 systems out there (for replacement/used parts) and the 6-pot pads are more common and way cheaper, so it's a long-term money saver for me.
I'm quite fond of EBC's FA345HH and I could see the 8-pot pads being discontinued from many product lines because the demand for them will wane.

installing and removing the front wheel is easier with the smaller caliper, but that's just a bonus. YMMV
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S1owner
Posted on Thursday, July 02, 2015 - 04:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Try Paul

pud187@aol.com
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Phelan
Posted on Thursday, July 02, 2015 - 04:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

As far as brake pads, I got ceramic pads for my ZTL caliper for $14 and the difference it made is HUGE. I believe I got them from D2Moto, but that may have only been the Kevlar rear pads I got for $7.70.

Edit- rear pads came from D2Moto, front pads came from Sixity.

(Message edited by phelan on July 02, 2015)
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Phelan
Posted on Thursday, July 02, 2015 - 04:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

FWIW I've seen similar companies sell ZTL2 pads for ~$30.
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