What caliper is this?

[transientCB]

I have a 1972 CB500K1 and I believe the PO replaced the caliper with something from another bike. I found this out after buying brake pads that do not fit. It's a shot in the dark, but if you recognize it, let me know. Also, I don't suppose this would be dangerous? Is it worth spending $150 for an OEM caliper on eBay?

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[AlphaDogChoppers]

Looks a lot like a caliper from a CB360 or CB450.

 

[transientCB]

Wow, it does. I'll check some measurements, thank you alpha!

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[Kanticoy]

Not a cb360, but i think you're right on with cb450.

 

[lingo]

Cb450s took 2 different calipers depending on year. the early ones took ebc pad #FA12 (71-72 I think) later ones took FA 13.

 

[lingo]

correction 70-71 took the FA12

 

[xb33bsa]

cb750 71-76

 

[carnivorous chicken]

I have a 1972 CB500K1 and I believe the PO replaced the caliper with something from another bike. I found this out after buying brake pads that do not fit. It's a shot in the dark, but if you recognize it, let me know. Also, I don't suppose this would be dangerous? Is it worth spending $150 for an OEM caliper on eBay?

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Since nobody's answered your second question...

As long as the caliper works properly and you don't have any leaks in the system (from master cylinder all the way down), it's likely fine. The PO probably just threw it on since he had it laying around or it was easily available. Likely not much of a difference in functionality -- but I'm happy to hear of others think otherwise.

 

[transientCB]

Thanks again for all of the replies! I bought some cb450 pads so I'll post back when I get them in.

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[bradj]

correction 70-71 took the FA12

haha i about jumped outta my seat in a fit of rage its a good thing you fixed that

 

[lingo]

haha i about jumped outta my seat in a fit of rage its a good thing you fixed that

What the F do you know about Honda?

 

[AlphaDogChoppers]

Youse guys keel me!

 

[transientCB]

Well, finally got everything together this past week using CB450 K4 pads and piston seal. Works great, thanks again everyone!

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