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Old Nov 3, 2023 | 01:11 AM
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I have an old 2001 3010 Mule that needs front wheel cylinders. I have ordered them twice now and the ones I get aren't the same as the originals. The internal parts are completely different. I did try to install one of the ordered ones, but would not work. I have temporarily honed the old ones (very pitted) and they are working for now.
Does anyone know where to get the correct parts?
I have attached a picture showing the difference.

 
Old Jun 17, 2024 | 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by jocat54
I have an old 2001 3010 Mule that needs front wheel cylinders. I have ordered them twice now and the ones I get aren't the same as the originals. The internal parts are completely different. I did try to install one of the ordered ones, but would not work. I have temporarily honed the old ones (very pitted) and they are working for now.
Does anyone know where to get the correct parts?
I have attached a picture showing the difference.
Any luck finding the correct part?
 
Old Jun 17, 2024 | 11:52 PM
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No luck.
 
Old Aug 18, 2024 | 01:14 PM
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No luck.
Front wheel cylinders are Kawasaki part# 43092-1054 @$142.76!!!
The incorrect ones require you to pump the pedal 2-3 time to get pressure.
My old ones are also pitted beyond use and I can't find the proper seals for them!
I have ordered the new stockers $$$!!
I have an installation question regarding the 43092-1054 front brake cylinders. My manual states to screw the pistons together. Is that internal mechanism self adjusting as the brakes are pumped, or do I need to adjust it as I fit the drums?
 
Old Aug 18, 2024 | 07:36 PM
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Front wheel cylinders are Kawasaki part# 43092-1054 @$142.76!!!
The incorrect ones require you to pump the pedal 2-3 time to get pressure.
My old ones are also pitted beyond use and I can't find the proper seals for them!
I have ordered the new stockers $$$!!
I have an installation question regarding the 43092-1054 front brake cylinders. My manual states to screw the pistons together. Is that internal mechanism self adjusting as the brakes are pumped, or do I need to adjust it as I fit the drums?

Thanks for the part number.
When I tried the wrong ones they just blew out the seals like they weren't long enough to reach the brake drums.
I kind of mixed parts from the old and new after honing out the old ones the best I could. Seem to be working for now. I only use the mule around the house.
I screwed the pistons all the way together and then adjusted until I could just get the drum on.
I think they are self adjusting but not sure.
Please let me know if you receive the correct ones. That part number is referenced by almost all of the ones I looked at.
 

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Old Aug 18, 2024 | 08:03 PM
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Thanks for the part number.
When I tried the wrong ones they just blew out the seals like they weren't long enough to reach the brake drums.
I kind of mixed parts from the old and new after honing out the old ones the best I could. Seem to be working for now. I only use the mule around the house.
I screwed the pistons all the way together and then adjusted until I could just get the drum on.
I think they are self adjusting but not sure.
Please let me know if you receive the correct ones. That part number is referenced by almost all of the ones I looked at.
I also tried the "universal" cylinders use that #, but like yours they have no way to adjust the shoes.
Amazon has an online Kawasaki store that has the OEM parts.
I'm going to try installing them with the pistons screwed in and see if they self adjust. At this point the drums come off readily, so I'll pull them again if I have to manually adjust the shoes.
I'll post the results, probably Tuesday or Wednesday.
 
Old Aug 20, 2024 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by jocat54
Thanks for the part number.
When I tried the wrong ones they just blew out the seals like they weren't long enough to reach the brake drums.
I kind of mixed parts from the old and new after honing out the old ones the best I could. Seem to be working for now. I only use the mule around the house.
I screwed the pistons all the way together and then adjusted until I could just get the drum on.
I think they are self adjusting but not sure.
Please let me know if you receive the correct ones. That part number is referenced by almost all of the ones I looked at.
Originally Posted by BobW
I also tried the "universal" cylinders use that #, but like yours they have no way to adjust the shoes.
Amazon has an online Kawasaki store that has the OEM parts.
I'm going to try installing them with the pistons screwed in and see if they self adjust. At this point the drums come off readily, so I'll pull them again if I have to manually adjust the shoes.
I'll post the results, probably Tuesday or Wednesday.
I received the OEM Kawasaki front brake cylinders, pulled one apart to verify they do have the correct internal parts.
I installed them with the adjusters screwed together and gravity bled them. 2 pumps of the pedal and the pedal is firm and at the top. Apparently they do self adjust.
I ordered them from https://www.babbittsonline.com/ If you drill down to your model thet have illustrated parts diagrams with OEM part numbers.
Also available at the 'kawasaki store' on Amazon, which would have saved me on shipping.
 
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That's great news. Thanks for letting me know.
 
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