[DaveTV]

Hi all, I just discovered my left front brake caliper on my 1983 GL1100 is frozen, so I am looking for another. I have a post in the classifieds, but my question is: will a caliper from an 80-82 fit? I looked up the OEM part on Bikebandit and they list a dif part# for each year. I want to look on EBAY as well, but need to know if I need specifically one from an 83 or can I use other years? Also of course contact me if you have one to sell/trade, you can have the frozen one of you are prone to rebuilidng. Thanks!

 

[DaveTV]

I'm not on here trying to teach my grandmother to suck eggs but..... You do know that the front brake on the '83 only operates one of the front rotors?? So if this is news to you then try and operate it using the back brake.

I am quite aware of this yes.. :shock2: The caliper is frozen, trust me - I am changing the brake pads and bent a cheap C-clamp trying to compress the pistons..

THX, there are some on EBAY like this which claim the part fits multiple years, I asked the seller exactly what year it came off
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1981-1983-81-82-83-HONDA-GL1100-GOLDWING-FRONT-LEFT-BRAKE-CALIPER-/190703986913?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1983%7CSubmodel%3AGL1100&hash=item2c66d7e8e1&vxp=mtr

 

[DaveTV]

THX, so the rebuild process isn't that bad then? I am going to complete all the other work I have slated on it for this spring, get the ol' Victory out and then if I don't have a line on an cheap replacement, I guess I will have a go at rebuilding the current one..