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28 Apr 2011 16:39 - 28 Apr 2011 16:41 #447588 by Ixer
1982 KZ550 A3 - Master Cylinder was created by Ixer
Seeing as K&L has never produced a rebuild kit, and never will

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Kawasaki has discontinued the kit, with no rebuild kits to be found


What other bikes can i get a rebuildable master cylinder off of?

Any aftermarket, rebuildable brake master cylinders available?

The local bike shop want $150 for a "used" replacent, but whos to say its not in as bad of shape as mine (internally)

7/8" Handle Bars
Single disc
Right-hand
Incorporated resevoir


I found a "dust boot", which is the portion that of mine that is torn and have it on the way. But I need a back up plan in case this doesn't pan out.

Thanks,
Rob

'82 KZ550 A3 - First bike, Attempting to put it back together after sitting for the last 12 or so years.
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28 Apr 2011 16:44 #447589 by gengomerpyle
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i know on my 750 i cant buy a new master cylinder but the internal parts can still be bought. have you try looking for separate parts for it? try bikebandit

1982 GPZ750R1 ELR
1978 Honda CB750F SuperSport
1971 Honda CB750K
1970 Honda CL100 Scrambler

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28 Apr 2011 16:50 - 28 Apr 2011 16:53 #447591 by Ixer
Replied by Ixer on topic 1982 KZ550 A3 - Master Cylinder
Yes, the internal parts are discontinued.

The GPZ of the same year (dual disc) is available. Hmuch is involved in swapping the GPZ front setup onto an A model bike?

New forks?
New Wheel?
Master cylinder?
lines?

anything else?

'82 KZ550 A3 - First bike, Attempting to put it back together after sitting for the last 12 or so years.
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28 Apr 2011 17:34 #447598 by gengomerpyle
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1982 GPZ750R1 ELR
1978 Honda CB750F SuperSport
1971 Honda CB750K
1970 Honda CL100 Scrambler

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28 Apr 2011 17:42 - 13 Feb 2013 13:03 #447600 by martin_csr
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28 Apr 2011 20:11 #447625 by 650ed
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You might want to ask these folks. All they do is motorcycle brake stuff...

www.cyclebrakes.com/html/rebuild_kits.html

1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)

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29 Apr 2011 16:37 #447738 by Ixer
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650ed wrote: You might want to ask these folks. All they do is motorcycle brake stuff...

www.cyclebrakes.com/html/rebuild_kits.html


They gave me the same K&L part numbers that are for a GPz model, The plunger is too short / fat and the spring is too short.



I ordered a dust boot, i hope this fixes mine. I really wanted a new plunger / spring too.

'82 KZ550 A3 - First bike, Attempting to put it back together after sitting for the last 12 or so years.

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30 Apr 2011 09:11 #447808 by 650ed
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Take a look at the parts diagrams at Kawasaki.com and post the part number(s) your trying to find. Someone on this site may be able to help you track the part(s) down. Some parts are truly impossible to find, but there are lot of discontinued parts hiding here and there that can be found. Ed

1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)

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30 Apr 2011 23:48 - 30 Apr 2011 23:49 #447913 by Ixer
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43020 43020-1027 PISTON-COMP-BRAKE

'82 KZ550 A3 - First bike, Attempting to put it back together after sitting for the last 12 or so years.
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01 May 2011 09:53 - 13 Feb 2013 13:03 #447983 by martin_csr
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01 May 2011 09:58 - 13 Feb 2013 13:03 #447986 by martin_csr
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01 May 2011 10:02 - 13 Feb 2013 13:03 #447988 by martin_csr
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