Topic: "78 CB750K Caliper rebuild kit compatability

[Loas 78 CB750K]

Ok so I have a problem that seems to be common (based on forum searches), my front brake wants to keep breaking. So I am going to rebuild it. I have read about how to break it apart for the rebuild but, I want some assurance with a rebuild kit.
So here is the question will either of these fit my 1978 CB750K?

This fits CB750 F SUPER SPORT 1977 - 1980:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA-CB750-F-SUPER-SPORT-BRAKE-CALIPER-REBUILD-KIT_
W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35592QQihZ018QQitemZ280077422859

and this fits
CB750 K 1969 - 1976
CB750 A 1976
CB360 1974 - 1976
CB350 F CB400 F 1975 - 1977
CB500 T 1975 - 1976
CB350 G 1973
CB360 T 1975 - 1976
CB500 K FOUR 1971 - 1973
CB450 1970 - 1974

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA-CB350-CB360-CB450-CB500-CB750-CALIPER-REBUILD-KIT_
W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35592QQihZ018QQitemZ280077418827

[Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er]

Have you used or are you using any of the microfiche sites available on the web to cross reference items ??!!

[burmashave]

I would guess not.  The separtion of models/years above runs along the lines of years that Honda made changes.  You need to be especially picky with brake calipers because they frequently changed in design.

[bryanj]

Beg to differ there. Most calipers until twin disc from the factory were the same and use the same piston seal although maybe a couple of different pistons.

Having said that there is only one seal in an SOHC caliper and its so cheap i would order the genuine Honda one for the bike!

[burmashave]

Beg to differ there. Most calipers until twin disc from the factory were the same and use the same piston seal although maybe a couple of different pistons.

Having said that there is only one seal in an SOHC caliper and its so cheap i would order the genuine Honda one for the bike!

Thanks, Brian; I stand corrected.  I was guessing based on the number of different part numbers for the brake calipers. 

[750essess]

It took three tries to get the correct one for my 750f1, it was bigger than the k type.

[Loas 78 CB750K]

It took three tries to get the correct one for my 750f1, it was bigger than the k type.

First off, thanks for the impute. I'm going with bryanj here. First, I'll see if it needs to be replaced. If so, I know that the local Honda shop can order it for me (like the screw that has the spring so that the caliper can move which is bent). I was there earlier today and just showed the guy a parts break down of the caliper and pointed out parts. All were available to order. Now, if I could get the whole assembly from them I would consider the dual disk set up. I have seen it done on here and it looks pretty straight forward.

[techy5025]

Whole calipers can be had on Ebay, too. You may find that a good used one can be
had for much less then the new Honda parts cost.  Even there, I would always go with a
new seal. You may find the problem is only gunk behind the piston.

Jim