Motovalet Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Reet.... had a good root about and can’t find any definitive answer to my calliper swap quandaries. I’m part way through a Yoshimura GS700E Schwantz tribute build using a Jap import GSX750E as the base bike. I’d like to keep it fairly authentic with running gear and so far have Bandit MK2 wheels front and rear already in situ. Before I resort to adaptor plates on the front forks, does anybody know of any callipers that would bolt right on up allowing me to run the “Blandit” brake discs? I’ve had a go at measuring the bolt holes centre to centre and I reckon it’s 700mm? Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment
banoffee Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 http://oldskoolsuzuki.info/archives/741 might be worth a read Quote Link to comment
Motovalet Posted November 18, 2019 Author Share Posted November 18, 2019 Well, I’ve had a look at that and I’m not sure I’m reading it correctly? My ‘98 SRAD 600 callipers definitely don’t fit my GSX750ES, yet both bikes are in the list marked 1? Or, is it the Kawasaki and the Triumph will fit all the Suzuki’s listed?? Quote Link to comment
Foz Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 The list isn't correct as triumph t595/509 calipers are 83mm centres not 90mm, the earlier triumphs were 90mm. What are the centres on your forks Stevie Quote Link to comment
Motovalet Posted November 18, 2019 Author Share Posted November 18, 2019 Mine are 70mm centre to centre from what I can tell? I think it’s adaptor plates or nothing! Quote Link to comment
Foz Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 Worth double checking as some Brembos are 65mm Quote Link to comment
Motovalet Posted November 19, 2019 Author Share Posted November 19, 2019 Will do! Thanks for the heads up! Quote Link to comment
bluedog59 Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 Even if you get calipers with the same bolt spacing, there's no guarantee they'll line up with the disc area. The early 4 pot Brembo's are 40mm spacing and could use quite simple and discreet adapter plates. They would also look "Period". Quote Link to comment
Motovalet Posted November 20, 2019 Author Share Posted November 20, 2019 Having re-measured my existing callipers they’re definitely 70mm centre to centre so ply wood template brackets and then some alloy cut and drilled to match is the way forward! Quote Link to comment
kingofvenus Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 Whole early teapot front end is an easy swap that looks like that era, are easy to get and are cheap. I had one on mine years ago. Quote Link to comment
Motovalet Posted November 30, 2019 Author Share Posted November 30, 2019 I know! I’ve one on my GSX550ES and actually have a complete spare GSX600F front end. I want to keep my build as authentic to the original race bike as much as possible which is why I’m keeping the front end, anti dive and single sliding callipers. I think there’s no way around it other than adaptor plates! Quote Link to comment
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