Caliper swap question

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Caliper swap question

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I have a 2000 KDX 200. I want to install triple clamps and forks from a 2001 KX 500. Will my 2000 KDX caliper work on the 2001 KX forks or do I need to buy the KX caliper?
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It should fit fine....
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Thank you VERY MUCH for the VERY quick answer.
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I was curious about this also, but I thought I had heard about brake line issues, or is it my imagination?
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Post by frankenschwinn »

You have to get a little creative with the line routing/clamping to use the KDX brake but it can be done.

This is the bracket I made so that I could use the KDX caliper:
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Oh and it looks like you finally made it on here Disco...
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yeah sure did, and I might have some KX250 forks, and triple on the way also
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Post by heckler »

is that a KDX wheel, axle and brake disc on the KX500 fork?
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