2 piston calipers on a 79cbx

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2 piston calipers on a 79cbx

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Has somebody already tried to install 2 piston calipers (cbx pro-link / CB900) on a Z model cbx? are the mounting points equal?

I'm rebuilding my Z and the original 1 piston calipers require a revision.
If the 2 piston calipers will fit to the fork legs it would probably an upgrade for the braking performance

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Re: 2 piston calipers on a 79cbx

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Done many times, you will also need the caliper carriers from the donor bike.
Of course new stainless lines and upgraded master cylinder would add to the stopping power.

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Do a search here, you will find lots of detailed information.

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I spend some more time with a search and found some helpful answers 8)

As I have to replace the calipers+brackets & disks I will just rebuild the original ones for now.
First see how that works with a new brake pump and steel wired hoses

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Re: 2 piston calipers on a 79cbx

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rupsus wrote:Has somebody already tried to install 2 piston calipers (cbx pro-link / CB900) on a Z model cbx? are the mounting points equal?

I'm rebuilding my Z and the original 1 piston calipers require a revision.
If the 2 piston calipers will fit to the fork legs it would probably an upgrade for the braking performance
I found a ‘84 750F in salvage and took the calipers, hangers and disks front and back added full sintered pads, it was an easy switch just plug n play... much improved braking ...brakes from a 900F will work as well
CBX a work in progress, still improving...GS1150EFE completed and awaiting modifications.....RD350, remnants in boxes scattered throughout the garage

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