1980 kz1000 front brakes

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1980 kz1000 front brakes

01 Jan 2026 11:20
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I've been looking around but haven't found the rubber diaphragm that goes inside the front brake fluid resiviour.  
Is this available anywhere or should I just buy new resiviour/brake ? 
1980 Kz 1000 Ltd -
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1980 Kz 440 Ltd -
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1982 Kz 1000 -
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Re: 1980 kz1000 front brakes

04 Jan 2026 06:32
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Those reservoir diaphragms are out there but pricey. Check out ebay, 2 of them listed. Part # 43028-1002. BUT..make sure the unit operates without leaking first!! These Kawasaki trapezoid Masters are the Worst of all the Tokico units used on many KZ1978-1980 bikes. Problem is they incorporated a "Steel" bore sleeve which often rusted resulting in no pressure or leaking like a faucet. NO rebuild kit will repair/compensate for a bad/pitted piston assy bore.     
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Re: 1980 kz1000 front brakes

14 Jan 2026 14:05
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You can find those here :

 
 
1978 KZ650B2 w 1197cc Z1 engine
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Re: 1980 kz1000 front brakes

21 Jan 2026 22:37
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Thank you guys for the info and direction. 
really appreciate it !
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1980 Kz 1000 Ltd -
Currently in resurrection
1980 Kz 440 Ltd -
Waiting for attention, possible sale or part out.
1982 Kz 1000 -
Part donater, sale or scrap metal

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