Master cyl rebuild kits

[Guest]

I want rebuild my front and back master cyl and calipers on my 83 1100 e ,are the K&L rebuild kits any good ? If not what do u guys recommend. Thanks for any info

[chuck hahn]

Never used any aftermarket stuff on my brakes. I personally stay with OEM. Sure to fit AND be right when i need them.

I have used EBC pads though..guts is what i was referring to with the OEM parts.

[Thumper88]

I use K&L for my fork seals and caliper rebuilds....made in Japan, have had no issues.

[Nessism]

I've had issues with both K&L master cylinder and caliper seal kits. OEM leaves less up to chance.

[koolaid_kid]

For something as important as your brakes, go OEM.

[DPage]

I've used them both, K&L once and OEM all the other time for brakes parts. K&L I'd give a grade of B-, OEM an A. It doesn't sound like much of a difference, but these are life-or-death brakes.

I retired the front master cylinder which contained the K&L rebuild, replacing it with a new one -you can buy brand-new front masters off the fiche, by the way. Otherwise at least stick to OEM parts in this area.

[steve murdoch]

Never had a problem with K&L caliper or master cylinder kits.

[Mad GS 750 E]

Thanks for the input ,I think I will go with OEM. I have never rebuilt master cyl or calipers ,so what OEM parts would I need to get separately? when I go to put in new seals should I wet them in brake fluid first? this is on my 83 1100 e. Thanks

[Maddevill]

Make sure you clean everything real, real good. Use brake fluid on the new M/C seals when you assemble the master cylinders and on the caliper rubber seals, especially when you install the pistons.

[bobgroger]

I just ordered front and rear caliper seals and a rear master cylinder kit from G&S Suzuki, OEM was a bit less $$ than K&L. I had cleaned out the calipers, rebuilt the front MC with a K&L kit, and replaced the brake lines last year, but new caliper seals really seemed like a good idea while I have everything apart for the winter.