Cruddy master cylinder

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05 Mar 2013 20:39 #575506 by 3cav84a
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G'day, I just pulled apart the cruddiest master cylinder I have ever seen, it looks like it has never had the fluid changed since 1977. It is a KZ 650. I am in the process of deciding whether I can resurrect it but I feel that the cost of a repair kit won't be enough as it looks like the cylinder bore needs a stainless steel insert or maybe I could get away with a bore.
When I pulled it apart I was wondering what the role of the diaphragm was. It must allow the brake fluid to pass thru it, I thought maybe it won't allow moisture to pass thru it?
Has anyone fitted a second hand master cylinder or an after market one and did it operate properly? regards Neil

1977 KZ 1000 A1

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05 Mar 2013 21:13 - 08 May 2013 00:09 #575520 by 4TheKZ1000
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06 Mar 2013 02:12 #575593 by 3cav84a
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Yeah that's the one but it didn't look schmick like that one, gee it was in a horrible state I should have taken pictures of it

1977 KZ 1000 A1

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06 Mar 2013 10:22 #575609 by bluej58
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This is off a kz1000 A2A but it is the same principle











78 KZ1000 A2A
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09 Mar 2013 19:08 #576204 by 3cav84a
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4TheKZ1000, These look great I have sent you a PM regarding these Master cylinders regards Neil

1977 KZ 1000 A1

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