Rear master cylinder help

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29 Mar 2022 13:18 - 29 Mar 2022 15:32 #864487 by Duckworth
Replied by Duckworth on topic Rear master cylinder help
Hey folks. My first KZ and my first post here. I’ve had my challenges with my ‘78 KZ750. While restoring entirely everything, my rear brakes gave me almost as much fits as installing a Thunderheart wiring system. 

Angle iron to the existing frame mount set up a 21mm piston aftermarket cylinder. Used a coupling cylinder in between the MC and pedal to dial in tension then built a second attachment of square iron to get that aftermarket end to fit snug in the larger OEM pedal extension. 

Yes it’s all convoluted and exhausting but I’d hoped if I got this to work and passed it on then someone more skilled than I would run with it. 

Much love my new fam! 
  • Last edit: 29 Mar 2022 15:32 by Street Fighter LTD.
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    30 Mar 2022 04:40 #864527 by TexasKZ
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    What is the problem?

    1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
    1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
    2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough

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    30 Mar 2022 15:03 #864560 by Wookie58
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    Just an observation, having the high pressure pipe arching upwards above the calliper is likely to trap air bubbles and make bleeding very difficult (IMO)

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    30 Mar 2022 17:30 #864568 by Mikaw
    Replied by Mikaw on topic Rear master cylinder help
    Another observation. The actuator rod appears to not be inline with the M/C body. Eventually the continued forcing of the piston agains the wall of the bore could lead to premature failure. I hope that never happens. I’d correct the rod and bores alignment. 

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