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1983 KZ 750 L3 Front brakes pulsin
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13 May 2021 11:55 #848392
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Hello,
As the title suggests my front breaks are squeaking and pulsing slowly at slow speeds. I don't notice it at all when braking above 20km/h but when coming to a stop its bad enough I have trouble meeting the ground with my foot smoothly.
My brake rotors are also scored rotationally so I'm thinking its time for new pads and rotors. Does anyone have any leads on what my problem might be/ where I can find rotors for the bike? I checked Partzilla but they put a set of 2 front rotors at 700 CAD...
As the title suggests my front breaks are squeaking and pulsing slowly at slow speeds. I don't notice it at all when braking above 20km/h but when coming to a stop its bad enough I have trouble meeting the ground with my foot smoothly.
My brake rotors are also scored rotationally so I'm thinking its time for new pads and rotors. Does anyone have any leads on what my problem might be/ where I can find rotors for the bike? I checked Partzilla but they put a set of 2 front rotors at 700 CAD...
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13 May 2021 17:35 #848404
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Original owner 78 1000 LTD
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Contact Truedisk in Michigan to get the rotors resurfaced
Original owner 78 1000 LTD
Mr Turbo Race Kit, MTC 1075 Turbo pistons by PitStop Performance , Falicon Ultra Lite Super Crank, APE everything. Les Holt @ PDM's Billet Goodies . Frame by Chuck Kurzawa @ Logghe Chassis . Deep sump 5qt oil pan. RIP Bill Hahn
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13 May 2021 18:50 #848406
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1982 KZ750 Spectre - 6 speed swap, BS34s, 18" rear wheel
2001 ZX-6R
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If your current are too thin to have resurfaced, I think EBC makes rotors. Maybe $150 apiece, if memory serves.
1982 KZ750 Spectre - 6 speed swap, BS34s, 18" rear wheel
2001 ZX-6R
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11 Aug 2021 09:21 #853574
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Hello all,
I just though I would update the post for posterity. I replaced the front brake rotors, pads, and all the internals within the wheel hub, bearings, clips, etc. What I didn't notice was missing before I posted however was a brake shim from one of my callipers. I replaced the missing one along with the above mentioned parts and my bike is running well again. I'm not sure if it was may original issue, but it was likely a contributor. So, if you encounter the same problem check your brake shims! You might save yourself some money on parts
Cheers,
Mitch
I just though I would update the post for posterity. I replaced the front brake rotors, pads, and all the internals within the wheel hub, bearings, clips, etc. What I didn't notice was missing before I posted however was a brake shim from one of my callipers. I replaced the missing one along with the above mentioned parts and my bike is running well again. I'm not sure if it was may original issue, but it was likely a contributor. So, if you encounter the same problem check your brake shims! You might save yourself some money on parts
Cheers,
Mitch
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