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1977 KZ 1000 brake issue help
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25 Aug 2009 16:55 #316363
by baron12
1977 KZ 1000 brake issue help was created by baron12
I have a 77 1000, non ltd, with a 16 inch wire wheel. I toasted the caliper and replaced it with an identical one frm a 78 Z1r. However, something isnt right. The caliper is fully open, and I have a huge gap on the inside of the brake pad and the outside is rubbing! Is there a small spacer between the caliper and the larger machined spacer that goes against the wheels? I got the bike this way and havent riden it due to this issue.
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25 Aug 2009 18:10 - 25 Aug 2009 18:12 #316382
by roy-b-boy-b
1979 LTD Street Fighter.1977 KZ1000
Replied by roy-b-boy-b on topic 1977 KZ 1000 brake issue help
You get into spacing issues when you mix and try to match diffrent calipers and wheels.
You will have to make you a spacer to get everything in line.
Even the calipers are diffrent widths where they fit on the axle. I have some cast calipers that are in storage because i replaced them with Alunimun and i had to go through my axle spacers to line them up.
Roy
You will have to make you a spacer to get everything in line.
Even the calipers are diffrent widths where they fit on the axle. I have some cast calipers that are in storage because i replaced them with Alunimun and i had to go through my axle spacers to line them up.
Roy
1979 LTD Street Fighter.1977 KZ1000
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27 Aug 2009 04:48 #316702
by donthekawguy
Rathdrum Idaho
1971 Kawasaki g3ss
1972 Yamaha R5 350
1965 Suzuki Hillbilly
1964 Yamaha 125
Replied by donthekawguy on topic 1977 KZ 1000 brake issue help
The A model came with a 18 inch spoke wheel. I know the calipers are different for the ltd and standard.
Rathdrum Idaho
1971 Kawasaki g3ss
1972 Yamaha R5 350
1965 Suzuki Hillbilly
1964 Yamaha 125
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