Brake calipers... Chrome or not?

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Brake calipers... Chrome or not?

24 Sep 2011 22:25
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I have a 1980 LTD1000 that I am switching over to 78 Z1R calipers and rotors, I am thinking of getting the calipers chromed. I have heard of people having problems with seals and what not, any recomendations would be appreciated.
1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!

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Re: Brake calipers... Chrome or not?

25 Sep 2011 04:14
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Chrome adds weight too. Just a thought...
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1980 KZ250 LTD (traded, but still missed)
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Re: Brake calipers... Chrome or not?

25 Sep 2011 09:34
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I think the primary issue is that the platers often don't protect the machined surfaces well enough during the process. Ed
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Re: Brake calipers... Chrome or not?

25 Sep 2011 10:50
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clutch wrote: Chrome adds weight too. Just a thought...
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Re: Brake calipers... Chrome or not?

25 Sep 2011 10:52
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ive had chrome calipers no problem if plating shop knows what theyre doing B)
as far as the z1r calipers go i dont think theres any differance between them and the ltd versions B)
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