| Author | Message | ||
     Tleighbell |
Is the bolt pattern for the ZTL2 caliper the same for all models? I.e. will a ZTL2 caliper off an EBR 1190 fit a 2006 Uly? Yes, I know i have to replace the master cylinder. | ||
| 1_mike |
Sure. A design and manufacture cost saving. I'd like to find one for my XB without having to pay a small fortune. Mike | ||
| Shoggin |
They all bolt up identically and IMO it's a huge, worthwhile upgrade. The ZTL-2 likes a 3/4" (19mm) master. Either a Later model Buell, or you can find any radial style M/c for 7/8" bars that works. LAP has them on Ebay. Brand new with pads. I've seen them as low as $150! | ||
| Tleighbell |
thanks guys. | ||
| Brother_in_buells |
1_mike ,i have a black ztl2 caliper i could let go for not to much. Send me a pm if your interested. Thanks | ||
| Natexlh1000 |
If you do that, do you also have to change the master cylinder? | ||
| Tleighbell |
I believe so. I installed a 17mm Nissan Radial MC to go with the standard 6 piston caliper. That was the size recommended on the Nissan website. It improved braking performance and PERCEIVED braking power, so a worthwhile upgrade IMHO. I believe because the cylinder being a little smaller allows greater mechanical advantage. Everything I have read indicates that 19mm is the size to use withe the 8 piston caliper to maintain the optimal ratio between MC piston area and total piston area of the brake calipers, which (if I remember correctly) is about 13/1 (or is that air fuel??  ) Anyway, I have no idea where you can find the caliper piston dimensions online so I would just go with the recommended 19 mm. I think 17 mm would give too much lever travel and possibly enough braking force in a panic situation. | ||
| Ducbsa |
Consider this: http://www.vintagebrake.com/mastercylinder.htm | ||
| Tleighbell |
good stuff. I know i visited that site when researching this last year. |
