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Old 03-31-2009, 11:26 PM   #1 (permalink)
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disc brake conversion

Can anyone help me on how convert the drum brakes on a zb to Disc brakes?
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Old 04-01-2009, 12:11 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: disc brake conversion

use the search tool.
a little hint to get you started: NSR50 wheels
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Old 04-01-2009, 12:39 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Re: disc brake conversion

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Can anyone help me on how convert the drum brakes on a zb to Disc brakes?
You want to keep 10" wheels with the stock ZB50 look or go with 12" NSR50 type wheels?

What you want to do is easily done, but it all depends on the budget you want to have with the project.
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Old 04-01-2009, 08:31 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Re: disc brake conversion

My disc brake setup for the zb 10" wheels cost over $400 just for the front. This was a Monkey R front hub, NSR forks, NSR front rotor, NSR front Caliper, stainless braided brake line, ZX 5/8" master cylinder. Expect to spend over double that for NSR wheels and suspension.
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Old 04-07-2009, 09:43 PM   #5 (permalink)
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You want to keep 10" wheels with the stock ZB50 look or go with 12" NSR50 type wheels?

What you want to do is easily done, but it all depends on the budget you want to have with the project.
i would like to keep the zb wheeels but whatever is cheaper
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Old 04-07-2009, 09:53 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Re: disc brake conversion

NSR50 fork legs
Monkey R Hub (will bolt to your ZB50 outer wheel)
NSR50 220mm rotor and caliper
Monkey R speedo Drive

S10 will post up his setup shortly to see if that's the direction you want to go.
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Old 04-08-2009, 12:43 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Re: disc brake conversion

I am expecting to have pix up by the weekend. Possibly mock up pix tomorrow, but I am waiting on a dust seal and spacer from honda that wont be in until friday. If you get good deals on everything expect....
$140+ for monkey r hub new
$200+ for NSR forks with brake caliper and rotor.
$xx for speedo sender or delete spacer. I got a free delete spacer with my front end.
$xx for custom length brake line. NSR one is too long no matter what your setup is.
$60+ for a decent master cylinder.
$65 in misc parts from honda. spacers, dust seals, bearings, and whatnot.
$15-20 for brake fluid and fork oil.

I know I am forgetting some parts, but it is hard to remember everything. I got pretty good deals on everything and I spent over $500.
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