Braking upgrades for GT750A
- EvansWard
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Braking upgrades for GT750A
I find the stock dual disc braking system on my 76 GT750A to be lacking even with the stock master cylinder changed out to a 14mm unit from a Suzuki V- Strom. Reading about the concerns over wet weather braking conditions has me in the process of upgrading the braking. For the time being, I want to retain the stock GT750A forks and front fender. I did purchase some nice used cross drilled and balanced GT750 disc rotors. I have searched and have done a lot of reading on this subject but it’s not all 100% clear to me. I’m now looking at other Suzuki calipers that will bolt up to the stock forks in the stock position. I will totally disassemble whatever calipers I purchase to restore and rebuild with all new parts and pads. The first pic are the cross drilled/ balanced rotors I purchased. The next 2 pics are 1981 Suzuki GS650G calipers, pics 4 & 5 are Suzuki GS750/1000/1100 calipers, and the last 2 pics (pics 6 & 7) are calipers from a 1982 Suzuki GS1000. Which of these 3 different brake calipers will bolt up in the stock position on stock GS750A forks? Down the road, I want to replace the stock forks with those from a GS650G and use some Kawasaki EX500D calipers in the lower position but don’t want to change front fenders. Can anyone answer my question about which of the 3 caliper types I referenced will bolt up and which would be best? I also already have stainless steel braided brake lines. Much appreciated on any help and feedback!
1976 Suzuki GT750
1972 Kawasaki H2 750 Mach IV
1984 Yamaha RZ350
1972 Kawasaki H2 750 Mach IV
1984 Yamaha RZ350
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Re: Braking upgrades for GT750A
I used SV650 calipers on mine with machined adapters and CBR600 F3? rotors for a huge weight saving. If I did it again, I'd use the light rotors and a set of GS1100 forks and fender or something lighter. GSX600 Katana forks are lighter and the lightest I found so far are FZR400.
- EvansWard
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Re: Braking upgrades for GT750A
Thanks for the info Richard- much appreciated! I’ve admired your work and brake upgrades on your website. For now, have decided to go with 78-79 GS1000 front calipers in the stock mount position using the stock GT750 wheel/ fender with cross drilled and balanced discs from a GT750. Eventually, I’ll change that to a set up using different forks and dual Kawasaki Ninja 500 EX brake calipers using the Salty Monk adapter kit. I’m sure I will have many questions when that time comes....
1976 Suzuki GT750
1972 Kawasaki H2 750 Mach IV
1984 Yamaha RZ350
1972 Kawasaki H2 750 Mach IV
1984 Yamaha RZ350
- EvansWard
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Re: Braking upgrades for GT750A
Why is another GT750 triple tree/ steering stem needed when going the Salty Monk all out brake upgrade?
1976 Suzuki GT750
1972 Kawasaki H2 750 Mach IV
1984 Yamaha RZ350
1972 Kawasaki H2 750 Mach IV
1984 Yamaha RZ350
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Re: Braking upgrades for GT750A
No idea what a salty monk has to do with brakes or breaks or steering stems. Do you have a link please?