Front brake master cylinder 78 KZ650 D1
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Front brake master cylinder 78 KZ650 D1
02 May 2010 08:20
The master cylinder for the front brakes on my bike is trashed. I haven't had much luck finding an exact, rebuildable replacement at the local bike recycler or on ebay. Bike Bandit appears to have the entire assembly but it's close to $400(!) Z1enterprises has what looks like the older single-caliper style. I'm curious to know what others in this situation have done regarding front brakes.
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Re: Front brake master cylinder 78 KZ650 D1
02 May 2010 08:46
May usually be restored unless the bore is too badly pitted.
Often the old pistons and cups remain serviceable after careful thorough cleaning.
Rebuild kits are available if needed.
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Often the old pistons and cups remain serviceable after careful thorough cleaning.
Rebuild kits are available if needed.
Good Fortune!

1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD
KZ900 LTD
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Re: Front brake master cylinder 78 KZ650 D1
02 May 2010 08:54 - 02 May 2010 09:02
Image from kawasaki.com shown for reference in following post.
1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD
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Re: Front brake master cylinder 78 KZ650 D1
02 May 2010 09:01 - 02 May 2010 09:13
1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD
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Re: Front brake master cylinder 78 KZ650 D1
02 May 2010 09:04
Looks like standard trapezoidal style (probably 5/8" bore) used on dual front disc models.

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Re: Front brake master cylinder 78 KZ650 D1
02 May 2010 09:21
Per kawasaki.com, same master cylinder
part# 43015-1009 is used
on the following 17 models:
KZ1000-A3 (KZ1000) (1979)
KZ1000-A3A (KZ1000) (1979)
KZ1000-A4 (KZ1000) (1980)
KZ1000-B1 (KZ1000 LTD) (1977)
KZ1000-B2 (KZ1000 LTD) (1978)
KZ1000-B3 (KZ1000 LTD) (1979)
KZ1000-B4 (LTD) (1980)
KZ1000-C1 (Police 1000) (1978)
KZ1000-C1A (Police 1000) (1978)
KZ1000-C2 (Police 1000) (1979)
KZ1000-C3 (Police 1000) (1980)
KZ650-C1 (Custom) (1977)
KZ650-C2 (Custom) (1978)
KZ650-C3 (Custom) (1979)
KZ650-D1 (SR) (1978)
KZ650-D1A (SR) (1978)
KZ650-D2 (SR) (1979)
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part# 43015-1009 is used
on the following 17 models:
KZ1000-A3 (KZ1000) (1979)
KZ1000-A3A (KZ1000) (1979)
KZ1000-A4 (KZ1000) (1980)
KZ1000-B1 (KZ1000 LTD) (1977)
KZ1000-B2 (KZ1000 LTD) (1978)
KZ1000-B3 (KZ1000 LTD) (1979)
KZ1000-B4 (LTD) (1980)
KZ1000-C1 (Police 1000) (1978)
KZ1000-C1A (Police 1000) (1978)
KZ1000-C2 (Police 1000) (1979)
KZ1000-C3 (Police 1000) (1980)
KZ650-C1 (Custom) (1977)
KZ650-C2 (Custom) (1978)
KZ650-C3 (Custom) (1979)
KZ650-D1 (SR) (1978)
KZ650-D1A (SR) (1978)
KZ650-D2 (SR) (1979)
Good Fortune!

1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD
KZ900 LTD
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