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19 Jan 2014 14:56 - 19 Jan 2014 16:56 #619193
by Mark Stark
1979 Kawasaki KZ650
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Hey guys! my name is Mark and I own a '79 kz650. I'm having a problem with my front brake caliper. the caliper threads are bald so my banjo bolt just slides in and out. Can you guys help a fellow KZ lover out?
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19 Jan 2014 18:12 #619230
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I'd hit ebay or the Parts Wanted forum and look for a new caliper.
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20 Jan 2014 08:44 #619278
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I got a caliper pay for shipping.
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20 Jan 2014 15:06 #619322
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You could replace the threads with a helicoil or timesert insert.
www.helicoil.in/
www.timesert.com/
Ive use the helicoil kits. They come with the tap and install tool, are easy to install, and worked well. As long as there is enough material to drill a larger hole, I've heard people claim the helicoiled threads are stronger than the original aluminum threads.
'78 Z1-R in blue , '78 Z1-R in black, '78 Z1-R in pieces
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Mark Stark wrote: The caliper threads are bald so my banjo bolt just slides in and out. Can you guys help a fellow KZ lover out?
You could replace the threads with a helicoil or timesert insert.
www.helicoil.in/
www.timesert.com/
Ive use the helicoil kits. They come with the tap and install tool, are easy to install, and worked well. As long as there is enough material to drill a larger hole, I've heard people claim the helicoiled threads are stronger than the original aluminum threads.
'78 Z1-R in blue , '78 Z1-R in black, '78 Z1-R in pieces
My dad's '74 Z1
'00 ZRX1100
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20 Jan 2014 15:41 #619328
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I would replace the caliper. You don't want to take the risk of any potential brake line leak or you could get hurt. Ed
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24 Jan 2014 06:52 #619880
by Mark Stark
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hey dohc! yeah I got some helicoils the other day but I still need to get the drill size. I now the banjo bolt is 7mm so would I have to drill out the new hole to 8mm? that's the size of helicoils I got.
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