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25 May 2021 18:45 #848998 by Dutch_220
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I have a 1980 KZ750E and want a new front brake master cylinder.  I have found one at Z1 Enterprises that I would like to use but the brake light wiring connection is different (2 connectors) and my current set up is a plunger type.  Does anyone know if I can use an updated master cylinder and just simply use the updated wiring since they both have 2 wires?  Any advice would be appreciated.  

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26 May 2021 01:36 #849002 by Scirocco
Replied by Scirocco on topic Front brake light switch

I have a 1980 KZ750E and want a new front brake master cylinder.  I have found one at Z1 Enterprises that I would like to use but the brake light wiring connection is different (2 connectors) and my current set up is a plunger type.  Does anyone know if I can use an updated master cylinder and just simply use the updated wiring since they both have 2 wires?  Any advice would be appreciated.  

Thanks!
A hydraulic brake light switch can be used on all MC and 2 way joints. They are bullet proof and last longer.


 
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26 May 2021 06:19 - 27 May 2021 05:47 #849007 by martin_csr
Replied by martin_csr on topic Front brake light switch
By Dutch_220:  ... but the brake light wiring connection is different (2 connectors) ...

I don't see where that master cylinder has a brake light switch.  If it does, just unplug the old brake light wires then connect new between the wire harness & new Br switch terminals.  I installed a Honda m/c w modern brake light switch & used the wire lead assy from a KZ1000P police bike.  The wire colors were the same & the terminals matched.  I could have made the little harness, but the prefabbed unit was easier.

note: I didn't need the switch in the pic. just the wire harness.
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26 May 2021 07:42 #849013 by Dutch_220
Replied by Dutch_220 on topic Front brake light switch
Great, thanks.  The m/c I’m interested in is designed for the switch used by the KZ1000-P switch so it sounds like it’s an easy swap.  

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