GS750E Brake Rebuild

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    #31
    Gotta say, this thread is going to be an awesome resource for when I rebuild all three of my brake calipers on my GS750. I do have to say: everyone keeps mentioning getting OEM parts for the brakes and I've poured through the forum with different searches looking for a good resource for OEM parts and have yet to find any. Is there a place where most folks here go to source the OEM brake parts? I'm especially having trouble finding stuff for my '78 GS750E. Any lead is appreciated, as I'm super wary of all the eBay kits.

    Anyway, the calipers look great! I hope I can get mine as clean and as decent looking after some paint!

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    • fastbysuzuki
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      #32
      For Oem try here https://www.z1enterprises.com/
      https://www.partsoutlaw.com/oemparts/c/suzuki/parts
      The big guy up there rides a Suzuki (this I know)
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      • GSXR7ED
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        #33
        All my OEM parts were purchased from partsoutlaw.com.

        Here's my start of the clean-up of my MC/Caliper/Braided Line from Post#52:




        Ed
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        • salty_monk
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          #34
          Originally posted by Gravity
          Is there a place where most folks here go to source the OEM brake parts? I'm especially having trouble finding stuff for my '78 GS750E.
          If you're not worried about originality there is also the chance to upgrade at this point.... there's a link in my signature. works on this bike.
          1980 GS1000G - Sold
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          TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/

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          • Grimly
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            #35
            Originally posted by salty_monk
            If you're not worried about originality there is also the chance to upgrade at this point.... there's a link in my signature. works on this bike.
            Listen to this man, he knoweth of what he speaks.
            Apart from that, the silly little round hockey-puck pads of the earlier bikes are verging on bloddy useless.
            Dave
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            • Gravity

              #36
              Originally posted by salty_monk
              If you're not worried about originality there is also the chance to upgrade at this point.... there's a link in my signature. works on this bike.
              Originally posted by Grimly
              Listen to this man, he knoweth of what he speaks.
              Apart from that, the silly little round hockey-puck pads of the earlier bikes are verging on bloddy useless.
              I'd definitely be interested in doing this, but it's a little pricey for now. I think I'll start with a rebuild to get the brakes workable and the bike more rideable, and then look to upgrade. I also don't have a ton of confidence in having to drill out mounting holes for a rotor. I don't have a drill press or anything to put together a good/precise jig right now, so a rebuild is the best way to get me safely on the road right now. Anyway, didn't mean to jack the thread!

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