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CB750 F1 front caliper

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hairygit:
I know these are almost impossible to source now :(, I draw the line at paying nearly £370 for one from Germany! >:( Is it possible to use the caliper swinging arm from a 400/4, 500/4 or 550/4, and then use a pattern 400/4 caliper from DSS with the standard disc? I suppose it could be possible, but I don't want to spend out on parts if it wont fit :'( Bryan J, your immense knowledge is needed! ;)

mick:
Hi what's up with your old caliper?

Bryanj:
To be Honest i don't know, If the bracket will physicaly fit I see no reason why not, I could possibly find you used parts to try but not buy--too many "Projects" !!

hairygit:
Mick, all the usual problems, corroding piston, seized bleed nipple, and I'm sick of paying 3 times the price for F1 specific parts such as caliper seal (even DSS is guilty of that one! >:() So I figure that if it will work, there will be plentiful spares for many years to come, I've seen several places doing pattern calipers, pistons seals etc for the other fours, so it should be a future proof conversion ;D Anyway, I've just managed to win a CB400F caliper arm and pivot for 99p on Flea-Bay, so when it arrives, I shall bolt it to the fork leg, and measure the distance between the disc and the arm, if they're the same, it should work :-\ What do you think Bryan?

mickwinf:
so whats the difference on a F1 ? i thought they were all the same!

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