Topic: are 69-75 CB750 calipers universal?

[turninwheels]

So i need to get a used caliper, but needed to ask about them being universal...also, is 550, or 400 CB claipers universal?...Thanks

[akershsa]

   Almost all sohc fours had the "same" caliper,early 750's were not black,k0/k1 69/78K calipers will all work 

[754]

77/78 are a different looking smooth caliper with its own thicker swing bracket. Bleeder and inlet are at 12 oclock, and brake line angles outward..
 The other calipers have 2 brackets, 69 -72 and 73-76..

[HondaMan]

All of the '69-'75 calipers will fit all the '69-'75 caliper arms from every year, despite cosmetic differences like fins and ribs. The mounts all interchange, too, although they don't look like it until you actually bolt them in place. 

[scottly]

The mounts all interchange, too, although they don't look like it until you actually bolt them in place. 

I disagree on the mounts: I have K7 forks, and there is no way that my earlier caliper mounts, that were on my K1 forks, will bolt up to the legs. I looked at this again, just this afternoon.

[myhondas]

The mounts all interchange, too, although they don't look like it until you actually bolt them in place. 

I disagree on the mounts: I have K7 forks, and there is no way that my earlier caliper mounts, that were on my K1 forks, will bolt up to the legs. I looked at this again, just this afternoon.

You didn't read the post....Mark stated K0-K5 were the same...you have K7....

[HondaMan]

The mounts all interchange, too, although they don't look like it until you actually bolt them in place. 

I disagree on the mounts: I have K7 forks, and there is no way that my earlier caliper mounts, that were on my K1 forks, will bolt up to the legs. I looked at this again, just this afternoon.

True: the F1-K8 disc calipers are different. I'm referring to the K0-K6 ('69-'75 models). 

[scottly]

Thanks. When did they change to the two-piece mount; the type with the bolt hole in the steel pin, and the aluminum top piece with two bolt holes? (I need one )

[scottly]

You didn't read the post....Mark stated K0-K5 were the same...you have K7....

Ooops!!! Sorry, Mark

[754]

 The 3 hole mount came out in 73.. along with new fork tubes, that allow seal changes with forks in trees, and a little fender for the brake disc.

 The 3 hole mount is cleaner and far easier to work with.. iMO..

[scottly]

The 3 hole mount came out in 73.. along with new fork tubes, that allow seal changes with forks in trees, and a little fender for the brake disc.

 The 3 hole mount is cleaner and far easier to work with.. iMO..

OK, now I'm confused, again. The mounts on the K1 were 3 holes, in an aluminum piece, with a steel pin to connect the caliper swing-arm. The K7 has an aluminum piece, with two holes, and a steel pin with one bolt hole at the bottom.

[754]

 What I mean is 3 holes only, on the brake hanger, the T shaped one as opposed to the C shaped earlier style that had an extra bolt for the brake line and different fender mounts..

[scottly]

What I mean is 3 holes only, on the brake hanger, the T shaped one as opposed to the C shaped earlier style that had an extra bolt for the brake line and different fender mounts..

Yeah, I need the T shaped type. So these appeared in 73??

[754]

 Correct.. maybe late 72.

 All fatstripers should have T type, cept A model and F

[turninwheels]

Thanks everyone!...going to Honda Steve's bone yard today...I appreciate this forum so much!...Cheers

[Ricky_Racer]

Correct.. maybe late 72.

 All fatstripers should have T type, cept A model and F

Frank, what's the difference in the calipers/mounts between the A and the K3-6?  With the exception of the A's longer fork length and air adjust they look the same to me...     RR

[nippon]

Hi,

take a look at the differences here:

http://translate.google.de/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rebikeling.ch%2Frestaurationen%2Fdetails-k0-k1-k2.html&sl=de&tl=en&hl=&ie=UTF-8

and scroll down to the bottom of the page.

nippon

[Ricky_Racer]

Interesting information, Nippon. Thanks! But my question was regarding the Automatic front caliper vs. the K3-6 and how they differed. I'm trying to determine swapability between mid-K's, Automatics, and late 550's. And no, I haven't checked the parts books yet on these particular parts.

I have determined that the F2 rear caliper is the same as the F2 right front caliper, and that the DOHC dual puck calipers with mounts will fit the K7-8 forks, but I'm still figuring out some of the other usable combinations. But thanks again.  RR

[754]

76 A had the hard-cromed forks before the 77/78 came out with them, and I believe late style smooth  caliper and hanger.. as far as I know..

[Hon3ybadger]

So I have a 76 750F. I have the Hard chromed forks you say the Auto has. And my calipers are the feed and bleed at 12 o'clock high. Am I limited to 75 and 76 F and A for matching duals?