Motorcycle Repair: clutch masters, clutch slave cylinder, mineral oil systems


Question
Hello, I have a custom kz1000 78 with a magura hydrulic clutch,i want to install a msd box on the bike but the clutch handle does'not have a switch in it. So I was wondering if I flushed out a zx1100 clutch master which uses brake fluid,would it work?

Answer
Marvin,

-you can replace the master but it isn't good
to mix brake fluid and mineral oil systems.

-If you have a stock clutch slave cylinder
it may stand up to using brake fluid.

-If you have the magura slave, it likely
uses mineral oil and the seals will
not last using brake fluid.

-the slave should say "magura" on it
if it is that.

-if you replace the master, hose and slave cylinder
then it will work okay.