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gs450 rear brake swap

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You'd either need a rim with the hub that has mounting holes for the disc, or if you are running spokes, a hub and then have it respoked. It would be easier to just find the rim, and you'll need a swingarm with the torque bar for the caliper, but it could be done pretty easily.
 
Yes Cafe is right. You would need another swinging arm as the disc brake version has the bracket on the top for the torque arm and the drum brake has the bracket on the bottom. If you are a handy welder I don't see a problem welding something on yourself?
Cheers
Don
 
what about a swing arm and brake torque rod from a gs850 frame? say, 81 or 82? and a wheel and rotor from the same vintage?
 
swinger is likely to be a bit longer, and perhaps wider as well. I dunno tho, i dunno how different the 450 was from the 550, and from what ive read there are a few interchangeable parts from the 550 to 750 frame wise. Plus isnt the swinger from a 850 shaftie? Is it set up any different than a chain drive swinger? Never owned a shaftie so ive never really paid attn.
 
phoenix87,
If you find a swingarm from a 750B will work, I've got one I can let go of. I don't have the torque arm available, but I am sure there is one laying around for cheap.

PM me if you find you are in need.
 
Hell better yet, i have a caliper bracket as well, which you'll need too. And i may have a rebuildable caliper laying around...oh crap! That reminds me...
 
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