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1987 front brake caliper

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Hi everyone,
Thanks in advance for reading, I know the year of my bike doesn't fit your profile, but I am at my wits end. I have a 1987 Suzuki GS 450 L with a front brake caliper that my mechanic says is "shot". I have been searching high and low for a replacement, I can find the make/model but not the year. My question is, can I use a caliper from a different year?
Thanks again,
Jen J
 
Private message 7981GS (Eric) he may have one. As far as interchange goes the 85 through 87 and possibly the 88 model all used the same caliper. As a further measure I would ask for the caliper back while you look and maybe you have a local GS'r who can take a look. If all it needs is the old piston pulled and then a rebuild you are only looking at about thirty bucks in parts, which you will have to do with any second hand caliper you get anyway. Good luck!
 
Thanks a lot! I will ask about rebuilding. What would be the best way to find out if there are any local GSers?
 
Hi,

You'll find a parts cross-reference procedure on my website. Suzuki used many parts on several different bikes. Check your part number. You might get lucky.

jenj said:
What would be the best way to find out if there are any local GSers?
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Click on the "User CP" link in the upper left corner of your screen and modify your user information. Put in a general location, create a signature file with your year and model, etc.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
Found a 1985 caliper on ebay that looks like it will work....keeping my fingers crossed...thanks everyone!
 
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