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KZ400 Master cylinder size and alternative options
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29 Mar 2016 14:23 #718045
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KZ400 Master cylinder size and alternative options was created by Ferd_Berfal
So the front brake on my '75 400 is filled with powdered brake fluid. The whole cylinder assy is kaput and I think the caliper is in no better condition. What size is the master cylinder (I think it might be 12.5mm but I'm not sure) and are there any good replacements that won't break the bank?
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29 Mar 2016 14:32 #718048
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Powdered brake fluid eh? Humm, that won't get er done.
Not sure about that master but 14mm is common. You best pull the piston and measure the bore using calipers.
Most of the time you can save the caliper with a new piston, assuming they are still available for your bike that is. It's worth a look see anyway.
Not sure about that master but 14mm is common. You best pull the piston and measure the bore using calipers.
Most of the time you can save the caliper with a new piston, assuming they are still available for your bike that is. It's worth a look see anyway.
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29 Mar 2016 15:19 - 29 Mar 2016 15:22 #718056
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1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!
Replied by pete greek1 on topic KZ400 Master cylinder size and alternative options
Throw that master cylinder away, & buy one here , they're good quality for the price, I've had one on my 80 LTD 1000 for 10 yrs. & it functions better than the stock M/C, just make sure you get the right bore size for a single or dual disc
www.ebay.com/sch/usa-motorcycles-inc/m.h...p2053788.m1543.l2654
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www.ebay.com/sch/usa-motorcycles-inc/m.h...p2053788.m1543.l2654
Pete
1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!
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