Disc Grinding

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Disc Grinding

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Hi all,

I am looking for someone who can grind all 3 disc's on my KZ650D2 SR, if possible around the Hornsby Area. My rotors have some ripples and new pads just don't like gripping them, new ones are a bit expensive and it is a bit hard trying to get used ones.

Any help would be most appreciated. 8)

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Noel - you could also try some of your local brake & clutch specialists - anyone who machines flywheels will also be able to do this job. Some of them may get a bit narky about grinding bike discs, especially if you get below the minimum thickness ( its 4.5mm or 5mm on those old discs as I recall...) - just tell them its a vintage bike that is going in shows, and is hardly ever ridden !! :kuda: Thats worked for me before.....as long as you don't go under 4mm on these discs, they will be fine.

If you end up needing to source some disc rotors - for old stock ones, try Penrith Wreckers. These guys specialise in pre-85 stuff.

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Thanks Guy's, I will see what can do. I haven't measured the Rotors as yet but thanks for the tip for a new-old set. After this has been done I will go the Braided line route even though I am trying to keep the bike a period machine I will go down the safety track.

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Grahams Grinding
Browns Plains
QLD 4118
07 32000644

Advertising in AMT
"We specialise in Disc Straightening, Re-grinding and de-lipping
We straighten, Regrind and re-rivet Floating discs
Road bikes from $130"

No website but the number is above and it couldn't hurt to make the call.
No matter what the outcome could you please post a response regarding this business.
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Re: Disc Grinding

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Yes, that would be great. Its not often you find anywhere that advertises disc grinding....

Dustproof - If you really want to keep the 'period' look, just take the stock rubber lines down to any brake shop - most of them will be tooled up to make brake lines. If you get them replaced with 'brand-new' rubber lines, then the braking performance will be much improved, almost to the level of braided lines.

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