Brake caliper rebuild kits ?
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Brake caliper rebuild kits ?
What are the best choices for caliper rebuild kits for
my 78 front and rear brakes.Tried a search on NGW but
unable to figure out which vendor sells a good kit.
Brakes starting to get a little draggy and need to inspect
them.
thanks
Jr.
my 78 front and rear brakes.Tried a search on NGW but
unable to figure out which vendor sells a good kit.
Brakes starting to get a little draggy and need to inspect
them.
thanks
Jr.
1978 GL1000 Stock with Martek 1000 ignition
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Re: Brake caliper rebuild kits ?
Some will say use only OEM. I use K & L kits with very good results. I get them from georgefix on ebay.
On the rear caliper there is a joint seal that does not come with any of the kits. I usually get those from Honda. I just looked at bikebandit though and they are NLA.
On the rear caliper there is a joint seal that does not come with any of the kits. I usually get those from Honda. I just looked at bikebandit though and they are NLA.
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Re: Brake caliper rebuild kits ?
plus one: George Fix
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Re: Brake caliper rebuild kits ?
Any other sources for the rear caliper seal ?
Thanks
Jr.
Thanks
Jr.
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Re: Brake caliper rebuild kits ?
I don't know. I just saw it at bikebandit and didn't know it was NLA. I was able to get them not all that long ago. Might be able to check at a local dealer. If they have any I think I would but them now. Just looked at MRCYCLE and they don't list it either.
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Re: Brake caliper rebuild kits ?
Robin,
Is there a part number for the seal that
you are talking about that isnt included
in the kits ?
Thanks
Jr
Is there a part number for the seal that
you are talking about that isnt included
in the kits ?
Thanks
Jr
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Re: Brake caliper rebuild kits ?
Is it part of a kit there or can you get it separate?
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Re: Brake caliper rebuild kits ?
I just checked chapparral racing and they also show it NA... didn't write down the part number. dang, I just bought one a year ago!dixieairplane wrote:Robin,
Is there a part number for the seal that
you are talking about that isnt included
in the kits ?
Thanks
Jr
and, no, it is not in the kits
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Re: Brake caliper rebuild kits ?
dixieairplane wrote:Robin,
Is there a part number for the seal that
you are talking about that isnt included
in the kits ?
Thanks
Jr
43217-371-006 not part of any kit that I've found.
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1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
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and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
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Re: Brake caliper rebuild kits ?
Thanks for the part number .Does this part have to be replaced when
cleaning the caliper to free up the cup?Also should I replace the piston with
the stainless version and where might I find the stainless .
Thanks
Jr.
cleaning the caliper to free up the cup?Also should I replace the piston with
the stainless version and where might I find the stainless .
Thanks
Jr.
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Re: Brake caliper rebuild kits ?
Honda fiche says "Call for price" on that #12 seal joint. That's Honda speak for, "We don't make it any more." So, none of the other resellers (like those mentioned above) will have it either as they're only ordering them from Honda.
However, I did find the part for you at CMS if you're willing to pay the price. Although their prices are high, you can often find 'no longer available' NOS parts at CMS that can't be found anywhere else.
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Re: Brake caliper rebuild kits ?
http://www.siriusconinc.com/
They sell K&L kits but I dont see the additional seals that you are looking for.
Todd
They sell K&L kits but I dont see the additional seals that you are looking for.
Todd
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Re: Brake caliper rebuild kits ?
Thanks Placerville ,excellent service ! I guess I will see if any local shops have it on the shelf,if not I will have to pay to play.It seems strange that they make a
rebuild kit and not include the seal joint with it.But such is life.....everything
I need has been discontinued,no longer available or obsolete .....call
for price .
Jr.
rebuild kit and not include the seal joint with it.But such is life.....everything
I need has been discontinued,no longer available or obsolete .....call
for price .
Jr.
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Re: Brake caliper rebuild kits ?
Agree, so here's my thinking on that. The parts they DO provide in a rebuild kit are those that are subject to wear, deterioration etc. If a parts not in the kit, then it's likely that it may not (normally) need to be replaced. In what condition is yours? Can it be cleaned and reused? Just a thought.dixieairplane wrote:SNIP "...It seems strange that they make a rebuild kit and not include the seal joint with it.
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