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  • gandyfire

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    Brake Caliper Question

    Can anybody tell me if calipers from an 82 gs1000 will fit my 82 gs850??. I have a chance to pick up a set and the picture looks similar but I would like to know for sure before purchasing them.
  • Guest

    #2
    yup, will fit

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    • gandyfire

      #3
      Thanks psyguy for the info. My front brakes are not stopping very well and I thought if I could swap out the caliperes with a pair that works I can rebuild the ones I take off in the mean time.

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      • salty_monk
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        #4
        They never stop that well (you need a lot of lever pressure). I just upgraded both of mine to Kawasaki Ninja Twinpots, the difference in lever pressure needed & ultimate stopping power is incredible.

        Dan
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        • Guest

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          Originally posted by gandyfire
          Thanks psyguy for the info. My front brakes are not stopping very well and I thought if I could swap out the caliperes with a pair that works I can rebuild the ones I take off in the mean time.
          or you can rebuild the ones you buy so you have to swap parts and bleed brakes only once

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