calipers which fit Z1 discs

[glennz1b]

Hi all
I'm looking into fitting a more modern callipers to the front of my Z1b. I know I will have to make up an adapter plate to suit, but I don't know which calipers work well / fit the 7mm thick discs and clear the spokes. so please let me know that callipers you used if you have gone down the same route. Cheers Glenn

[ADRIAN H]

Link to article Z1b brake upgrade I had saved - suggesting EX500 or ZX6 calipers + a picture of the adaptor plate you'd need. https://kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/608 ... ke-upgrade

[glennz1b]

That looks very interesting thanks Adrian, I will look into this mod. Cheers Glenn

[glennz1b]

It looks like ZX6 calipers have pistons on both side which to me would not give the clearance for the spokes and im struggling to find a pair of ZX750 F calipers which are the same as EX500 one. They have pistons on one side only which to me would be better. so does anybody on this site have a pair? Cheers Glenn

[DeadZedDave]

ZX750F a.k.a. Gpx750 - lots of front callipers for sale on ebay. This calliper is also used on a range of other Kawasakis of the same period. I used the callipers from a ZX10 when I did a similar conversion on a Z1000 but the callipers are more or less a standard item for Kawasakis from '89 onward.
These callipers make a great set up by the way and will be all the brake you need on a big Zed with skinny tyres !

[Speedie]

Hi, this is the caliper off my 93 Zephyr 750, looks similar to the one
In the attachment. As previously mentioned they were used in many 80s/90s bikes.
I bit the bullet and bought new from Cradley a few years ago. Glad I did, no messing with worn old calipers and they bled up straight away.

The second photo is one I screenshot where someone had used EBC discs on their Z. I haven't looked any further into this as yet, but is something I'm considering. Photo also shows the Harrison calipers which are also an option (expensive when I last looked a couple of years ago)

Cheers
Paul