78 kaw 1000, ltd Rear break pads changeout request

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Re: 78 kaw 1000, ltd Rear break pads changeout request

02 Apr 2019 17:18
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I don't have a 1000 so I may be talking out of my ass, but on a lot of older bikes like KZ's the caliper can be removed from the caliper hanger and brake stay so you can change the pads without removing the wheel. Worth a try anyway.
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Re: 78 kaw 1000, ltd Rear break pads changeout request

02 Apr 2019 18:47
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That's what I was thinking.
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Re: 78 kaw 1000, ltd Rear break pads changeout request

03 Apr 2019 05:55 - 03 Apr 2019 05:56
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It would be difficult to get the outer pad because the outer part of the caliper is on the axle shaft, so it cannot be pulled back to expose the pad. The pad would be up against the disc unless the axle bolt is loosened off far enough to remove it.
I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.
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Re: 78 kaw 1000, ltd Rear break pads changeout request

20 Mar 2020 10:58
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Back again. Yes. finally got the rear pads changed. The back wheel must be pulled to access the caliper, pads, etc. If that helps anyone or confirms the task for future.
One hour to pull and an hour to replace. A Rookie.

So, While testing the pad work install and spinning the rear tire I noticed the old rotor is rubbing at a specific area against the New pad (aka pad B according to the kawasaki service manual ) Warped maybe?

Secondly, while web surfing for the replacement rotor for this rotor part #
41080-008. Located at partszilla and bandit sites,

The part is not available !

Does anyone have any suggestions for a new REAR replacement rotor?? 1978 kawasaki 1000 ltd b2

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Re: 78 kaw 1000, ltd Rear break pads changeout request

21 Mar 2020 07:42
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78kawltd wrote: Back again. Yes. finally got the rear pads changed. The back wheel must be pulled to access the caliper, pads, etc. If that helps anyone or confirms the task for future.
One hour to pull and an hour to replace. A Rookie.

So, While testing the pad work install and spinning the rear tire I noticed the old rotor is rubbing at a specific area against the New pad (aka pad B according to the kawasaki service manual ) Warped maybe?

Secondly, while web surfing for the replacement rotor for this rotor part #
41080-008. Located at partszilla and bandit sites,

The part is not available !

Does anyone have any suggestions for a new REAR replacement rotor?? 1978 kawasaki 1000 ltd b2

Thanks kzriders

Send it to truedisk.net
It is here in Michigan
They service rotors and will drill them if you want in many different patterns.
I met the owner at a bike show some years ago and he looked at my 78 LTD rotors
and said our style and thickness rotors are plenty thick by design and are a easy job
A lot of newer bike rotors are much thinner by design and cant always be resurfaced
due to lack of remaining mass / thickness.
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Re: 78 kaw 1000, ltd Rear break pads changeout request

21 Mar 2020 08:08
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That is good news. I had measured the rear rotor and it showed around 6.8 mm +/-. on the. tool measurement display. The 78kaw 1000 ltd service manual specs 7 mm as new. And out of service. at. 6 mm. I 'll. reach out to truedisk.net for some options and report back with some sorta follow up. Drilled would be nice.
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Re: 78 kaw 1000, ltd Rear break pads changeout request

21 Mar 2020 15:15
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+1 on truedisk
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Re: 78 kaw 1000, ltd Rear break pads changeout request

22 Mar 2020 12:04
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I had spoken with the owner Tom @Truedisk.
Very helpful.
With that, I have decided to seek a used replacement rear rotor for my 78 kz1000 b2 ltd. And possibly have Truedisk perform the refurbish/ replacement.
I found one nearby in Indy. It looks like an aftermarket item with a similar bolt pattern??
Here it is:
Any thoughts on the used drilled rotor ? ID ?
Does the brand/ type look like a potential match ?
The 4 bolt pattern looks good.

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Re: 78 kaw 1000, ltd Rear break pads changeout request

22 Mar 2020 13:41
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Are you concerned about staying correct for your year? That’s appears to be a ‘79 and newer. Also I think the 1978 had holes the create the spokes not square as your replacement has. First compare the offset (distance from rotor surface to mounting surface) to make sure you do have a rear rotor. A rear has a smaller offset then the fronts. Looks correct but a photo can distort actual 3D dimensions visually
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Re: 78 kaw 1000, ltd Rear break pads changeout request

22 Mar 2020 14:10 - 22 Mar 2020 14:14
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I see a lot of un-used disk surface. Are you sure you use the right caliper (Position to disk) or brake pad shoes?

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Re: 78 kaw 1000, ltd Rear break pads changeout request

22 Mar 2020 14:11
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Mikaw wrote: Are you concerned about staying correct for your year? That’s appears to be a ‘79 and newer. Also I think the 1978 had holes the create the spokes not square as your replacement has. First compare the offset (distance from rotor surface to mounting surface) to make sure you do have a rear rotor. A rear has a smaller offset then the fronts. Looks correct but a photo can distort actual 3D dimensions visually
Here is my 78 LTD
It has the original rotors. Round not square holes. And 78 was not drilled
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Re: 78 kaw 1000, ltd Rear break pads changeout request

22 Mar 2020 14:17
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I thought I was correct. Question, did just the just LTD’s have the round holes in the rear rotor. My 1976 900 LTD has the same rear rotor.
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