Front Master Cylinder Rebuild / Swap / Options?
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Mon Sep 16, 2013 12:22 amby n8r
New Black Panther owner here - really enjoying the bike. I've got a leaking front master cylinder - coming from the little bellows portion where the lever actuates the brake. Figuring I need a rebuild kit, not exactly sure if they exist or are easily attainable. What are my options here? Thanks
Re: Front Master Cylinder Rebuild / Swap / Options?
Posted:
Mon Sep 16, 2013 10:11 amby DAVID THOMPSON
the levers for them are hard to find at least in the usa
i would change the whole thing
i have found no overhaul kit
where i live the kawasaki klr650 unit looks close
also some of the bmw models about 1980 look close
if you live near a moto guzzi dealer show it to them there is a bunch of odd bits from them that
are used on some mz bikes
dave
Re: Front Master Cylinder Rebuild / Swap / Options?
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Thu Oct 10, 2013 1:39 pmby n8r
Just to update this the issue w/ the MZ is it takes a 13mm master cylinder which isn't that common. With a fair amount of searching I stumbled upon this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BAO ... UTF8&psc=1This guy swaps on just fine and I believe is purchased/used quite a bit by the older XS650 riders. I just did a first ride with it basically last night but it's functioning just fine and the brake light wiring wires up no problem.
Re: Front Master Cylinder Rebuild / Swap / Options?
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Fri Oct 11, 2013 6:05 amby harold
I found another one on E-Bay for $50 with shipping.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SINGLE-DISC-DIS ... 41&vxp=mtr. The lever is silver instead of black.
Re: Front Master Cylinder Rebuild / Swap / Options?
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Fri Oct 11, 2013 8:11 amby Srinath
There really is no reason it has to be a 13mm.
1/2 inch is very easy to get.
Cool.
Srinath.