81 GL 1000 brakes

[Robu]

would the rotors, calipers, & master cylinder from a 81GS 1000 GL bolt on a 78 GS 1000e ?
could this be considered an upgrade ? are they any better ?
Thanks Robu

[Nessism]

Not sure about the rotors but the calipers won't fit. The 1000L uses a leading axle fork and the caliper brackets are different than those used with center axle forks. I know this because I tried to fit some 1000GL calipers on a 1000S.

Regarding the calipers themselves, the later calipers are better I feel. They make less noise for one thing.

Hope this helps and good luck.

[salty_monk]

Rotors would fit but you couldn't use them with the 78 calipers..,, you'd need the later 80+ model square pad calipers.

I have a set with new pads in them (less than 1k miles) from my 801000G if you're interested in them. They were rebuilt 18 months or so ago. $40 +ship (that's the price of the new pads).

Dan

[Robu]

Rotors would fit but you couldn't use them with the 78 calipers..,, you'd need the later 80+ model square pad calipers.

I have a set with new pads in them (less than 1k miles) from my 801000G if you're interested in them. They were rebuilt 18 months or so ago. $40 +ship (that's the price of the new pads).

Dan

Dan tried your pm its full get back to me thanks Robu

[nisom512]

Rotors would fit but you couldn't use them with the 78 calipers..,, you'd need the later 80+ model square pad calipers.

I have a set with new pads in them (less than 1k miles) from my 801000G if you're interested in them. They were rebuilt 18 months or so ago. $40 +ship (that's the price of the new pads).

Dan

dang thats a killer deal