Rear brake rotor size

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Rear brake rotor size

29 Dec 2010 14:03
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What is the diameter of the rear brake rotor on a KZ1000 B3 (KZ1000 LTD 1979)? Mine needs to be replaced. I have ordered two off of eBay and both are a larger diameter than the one on the bike. I don't know if the one on the bike is original.
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Re: Rear brake rotor size

29 Dec 2010 16:33
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Contact www.z1enterprises.com for good information.
Also EBC makes replacement disc's.
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Re: Rear brake rotor size

30 Dec 2010 12:42
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I haven't measured but also noted that my '79 LTD rear disc is a little smaller that what was on the '77 and 78 "A" models. I have wheels from both those bikes sitting around waiting to be used.

If you get the brake caliper holder off an earlier model, it should have the correct clearance to accept the larger disc.
1978 KZ1000, 1976 KZ900, 1975 H2, 1973 H1, 1973 H2, 1978 RD400, 1977 RD400, 1974 RD350
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Re: Rear brake rotor size

30 Dec 2010 12:50
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Another repair to think about is to have the disc rotor built up with a metal spray and then machined to the correct thickness. Almost any metal can be vaporized and then sprayed on parts.

Here's some examples:
www.flamesprayinc.com/companyinfo.htm
www.birdsperformancecoatings.com/


I'd call around the machine shops getting prices for this.
1982 GPZ1100 B2
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GLCM BGM-109 Tomahawk, AGM-129A Advanced Cruise Missile (ACM)

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Re: Rear brake rotor size

30 Dec 2010 16:54
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the rear on my '78 is 10 15/16" the fronts are like 11 7/16" if that helps and it's just off the top of my head
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stage 1 head by Larry Cavanaugh
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Re: Rear brake rotor size

31 Dec 2010 10:07
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Thanks

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