Caliper Piston - Which Way?

Hi folks. Not sure which way the caliper pistons go in this 76 KZ900LTD caliper. As you can see from the pic, one end of the piston is smaller and has a groove. The other end is flat. The parts diagram seem to indicate that the smaller, grooved end is what comes in contact with the brake pad. Which is how I have it installed here (minus the brake pad, so you can see.) Does this look and sound right? Thanks for any help.

yeah we got it in there right,just wipe them there finger prints off with there with glass cleaner.

Post edited by: wireman, at: 2006/06/29 13:07

Ok... No reflection on wireman. It's just that these pistons seem to be a little bit different than later model caliper pistons. The way I've put it in seems to be the only way for it to work with these type of pistons. The seal inserts near the top edge of the cavity that retains the piston. The dust boot fits nicely around the groove on or near the top of the piston.

OK...So on it goes! I might actually get to ride this thing this weekend.....:whistle:

cool,nice caliper bolts and bleeder valve and cover and screw on back(wireman patting himself on back!:whistle: )come on lets see some more!;)dont forget the rubber grommets where the brakeline goes through the loops on the swingarm.

Post edited by: wireman, at: 2006/06/29 13:26

skippr76KZ wrote:

OK...So on it goes! I might actually get to ride this thing this weekend.....:whistle:

dont forget to cut down that pin for rear footpeg and put a cotter pin in it.check out that custom bracket on the exhuast ,thats how far off that vance & hines header was!

Post edited by: wireman, at: 2006/06/29 13:31