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Caliper compatibilities.

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by foundation55982, May 31, 2014.

  1. foundation55982

    foundation55982 New Member

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    Hey guys I have a maxim 400 (kind of an xj) I picked it up cheap and finally got it running, but its missing the front caliper and the maxim/seca weren't popular and I'm having a difficult time sourcing one.

    It looks like an xj750 and maxim/seca 400 share brake calipers, same mounting holes brake pads etc. I just haven't been able to confirm this.
    Can anyone confirm if a xj550 650 or 750 has interchangeable brakes? looks like yamaha has 2 different types of caliper mounts some with the bolts 4-5 inches apart and short mounts like on the xj750 and maxim400 2-3 inches apart.

    I only know this from looking at lots of pictures and bikes, my other bike is a SR500 and the caliper has long mount holes.
     
    foundation55982, May 31, 2014
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    bigfitz52 Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    Yamaha has a lot more than two types of calipers and mounts.

    The XJ550s, Seca 750 and XJ1100 share a caliper "style" that is NOT the same as yours.

    However, your caliper IS the same as that used on the '82 ~'83 750 Maxim as well as the '84 RZ350L. And all the other "half an XJ" 400s of course.

    You can still get a brand new one from Yamaha too, for about $286.00.

    Yamaha fiche: http://www.yamahapartshouse.com/oempart ... ycle/parts
     
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