Brakes that fit a 1977 KZ750
- brauebuehler
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Brakes that fit a 1977 KZ750
18 Apr 2021 17:51
Hi Everyone,
I recently bought a 1977 Kawasaki KZ750 that'd been sitting outside of a barn for the last long while. The brakes are seized up. I'm looking to replace both the front and the rear calipers but can't seem to easily track down replacements. Does anyone know of calipers that will fit from other bikes? I'm looking for anything that will fit (and cheap is always a plus).
Thanks in advance.
I recently bought a 1977 Kawasaki KZ750 that'd been sitting outside of a barn for the last long while. The brakes are seized up. I'm looking to replace both the front and the rear calipers but can't seem to easily track down replacements. Does anyone know of calipers that will fit from other bikes? I'm looking for anything that will fit (and cheap is always a plus).
Thanks in advance.
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Re: Brakes that fit a 1977 KZ750
18 Apr 2021 19:51
According to the firmest list, the front caliper was used on several models. I bet the rear one was, too.
www.partzilla.com/product/kawasaki/43041...96d2ab76d6d898258b9e
www.partzilla.com/product/kawasaki/43041...96d2ab76d6d898258b9e
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1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
www.kzrider.com/11-projects/620336-anoth...uild-thread?start=24
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Re: Brakes that fit a 1977 KZ750
18 Apr 2021 21:25
New pistons and seals will likely fix up your old calipers. Use compressed air to pop out the piston and then inspect for corrosion on the pistons before ordering parts.
Ed
Carb O-ring Kits : www.kzrider.com/forum/3-carburetor/61807...-o-ring-kits?start=0
www.kzrider.com/forum/faq-wiki/618026-new-owner-things-to-know
1981 KZ750E2
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/604901...z750e-project-thread
Carb O-ring Kits : www.kzrider.com/forum/3-carburetor/61807...-o-ring-kits?start=0
www.kzrider.com/forum/faq-wiki/618026-new-owner-things-to-know
1981 KZ750E2
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/604901...z750e-project-thread
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Re: Brakes that fit a 1977 KZ750
19 Apr 2021 05:31 - 19 Apr 2021 05:32
I would say any big KZ from KZ650 / KZ900 / KZ1000 1976-1980 should work. It's risky buying ebay calipers. Some are usable they way they are, most have bad pitted pistons, then some are so badly seized that you can't even get the piston out! Like the one sitting on my bench!
brake crafters has a nice rebuild kit with stainless piston for $60 bucks.
Good luck!
brake crafters has a nice rebuild kit with stainless piston for $60 bucks.
Good luck!
Livin in "CheektaVegas, NY
Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
Old faithful! Points ign. Bendix Orig. carb.
Starts everytime!
Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
Old faithful! Points ign. Bendix Orig. carb.
Starts everytime!
Last edit: 19 Apr 2021 05:32 by z1kzonly.
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