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Brakes - Front Replacement
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Man...Am I SOL? I need to replace the entire front brake system on a 1977 KZ650 C-1. This means the master cylinder, the hoses, calipers, shoes etc. Any suggestions for a single source to find all that good stuff? I've tried z1enterprises, bike bandit, etc. Not gone to ebay yet. Thanks to any and all that can steer me in the right direction! :S
Hello SPIKE915 and "WELCOME to KZR!"
We're glad you're here!
eBay or a salvage yard would likely be good sources for the entire front brake system. But would be especially wary of any seller hawking front brake shoes. :huh:
Am wondering whether the entire front brake system is missing altogether, or if some components of an existing system might be repairable.
Good Luck!
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hello, i own a 1982 kz1000 j model with a 4into1 header and factory air box...
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321,000 miles on KZ's that I can remember. Not going to see any more.
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along with replacement hoses
77 kz650, owned for over 25 years
77 ltd1000, current rider
76 kz900, just waiting
73 z1,, gonna restore this one
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You will save a lot of money buying used off ebay but you risk ending up with parts just as bad as your current setup but if you keep a careful eye you can score good stuff. There is also a guy who sells after market master cylinders on EBay in the $70 range that others on this board have recommended. You can get the brake lines new and pretty cheap even SS lines.
You can also check Kawasaki.com and go to parts info. Find your part and click the the yellow question mark and that will tell you all other models that use that same part. FYI, my GPZ550 has the same master cylinder as like eight other models.
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83 GPZ 550 Stock with 3600 miles_83s.
83 GPZ 550 4-1,pods,Mikuni 36,000 + miles
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321,000 miles on KZ's that I can remember. Not going to see any more.
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