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A mate just rebuilt the master cylinder on his bandit 1200 using a cheap, simple kit. It made a huge difference to his front brakes, they're amazing. Mine, on the other hand are strong, but only after a bloody good pull on the lever.

I was wondering if there's anywhere local to get these for a 97 9R? I can import a kit from the states for $28US but I'm not completely sure it's not the rear master cylinder they're selling so I'd prefer to talk to somebody local even if it costs a bit more to make sure I'm getting the right gear.

This is the kit I'm talking about: http://www.cyclepages.com/ProductDetail ... ID=4016213

take it to any reputable brake parts shop, they should be able to match up all the components (2 seals maybe) and you'll be right as rain

Loz wrote:... if there's anywhere local ....

Someone might be able to help with a 'local' place, if you could put your location in your profile, we would know where local is .

Good point, yeah. Melbourne. Although anywhere in Aus is what I meant!

I have taken the odd m/cyl into places like Better Brakes, and they have been able to do a hone and replace piston seals without any trouble......most m/cyl's have pistons of either 1/2" or 5/8" diameter, so the seal sizes are very common.....

Its the hone that makes the difference. If you can take your m/cyl down to a local brake place, see if they can help you....