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Brake caliper seals/boots Z1, OEM, or other?

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I'm needing to get some seals and dust boots to rebuild the front calipers on my '82 GS750E and I want to get ideas on where I should get em. OEM would likely be best but is what Z1 offers (K&L) up to snuff for caliper parts? I remember K&L isn't worth the hassle for something on these bikes but I can't remember what? Master cylinder rebuild kit maybe?
 
No it was carburetor parts. I haven't used their brake kits, but I need a few.
 
OEM Parts

OEM Parts

I researched/fiched my Front Brake parts on BlvdSuzuki.com now known as Outlawparts.com.

Never tried kits...always felt better with looking at the IPBs (Illustrated Parts Breakdown) and ordering what I need.




Ed
 
OEM all the way. K&L brake parts are a crap shoot. I've had two different bad experiences: a master cylinder kit and some caliper seals.
 
Two out of how many kits, Ed?

Just one piece bad or the whole kit was no good? Maybe the wrong kit?

I just need the one rubber boot that covers the circlip area of two master cylinders, I hate to spend $100 just for that.
 
I researched/fiched my Front Brake parts on BlvdSuzuki.com now known as Outlawparts.com.

Never tried kits...always felt better with looking at the IPBs (Illustrated Parts Breakdown) and ordering what I need.




Ed

I've looked into outlawparts and shipping is crazy, the shipping costs more than the parts I need for both calipers.
 
I've looked into outlawparts and shipping is crazy, the shipping costs more than the parts I need for both calipers.


somewhere on here someone posted an online coupon for outlawparts that makes shipping free. Was it Eli?
 
De-Code

De-Code

I've looked into outlawparts and shipping is crazy, the shipping costs more than the parts I need for both calipers.

Call them and get a code for checking out. Spend at least $20-$25 to make it worth their while.


Ed
 
"Bang" was the promo code for free shipping, according to the printed postcard I got with a recent order from Parts Outlaw. I haven't tried it out yet.
 
Shipping Cost

Shipping Cost

"Bang" was the promo code for free shipping, according to the printed postcard I got with a recent order from Parts Outlaw. I haven't tried it out yet.

I just used that CODE on a $50 order and my shipping was $2.09.

Speedo & Tach Cable(s)
Cam Chain Tensioner components
Various small replacement parts

It probably won't benefit a buyer if $10 or less is spent. I tried it and that's why I buy several components when I place an oder.



Ed
 
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