I am very tired of my old, ugly and rattly levers. and to top it off the master cylinder just started leaking.
So I have been thinking about replacing them with something a little more modern and sporty feeling. I'd like to get steel hoses while I'm at it, but keep calipers, pads and rotors as they are actually working fine.
I've been looking for used master cylinders and levers locally but haven't found anything.
Any suggestions for something that will be easy to fit?
I'd like to get a matching set with hydraulic brake and mechanical clutch.
then this set popped up and I thought that might do it. I am a cheapass too.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320553285242? ... 1423.l2649" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Is there any reason this set from Thailand would not work on my bike?
I know they are for a pit bike, but I guess that shouldn't be the problem.
Brake/clutch levers etc.gt500
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Re: Brake/clutch levers etc.gt500
Mechanically , the set should bolt right up. But the master cylinder may not be able to supply enough pressure to give you enough stopping power to the disk. Also, what about replacement levers when these wear out or get damaged? Same with the master cylinder, spare parts? Better to rebuild what you have and replace the hydraulic hose.
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Re: Brake/clutch levers etc.gt500
Very fair points.
The pressure is mainly determined by the master cylinder diameter, right?
Do you have any suggestions to some readily obtainable sets, that would work? I'd like some of the modern angular style levers.
The pressure is mainly determined by the master cylinder diameter, right?
Do you have any suggestions to some readily obtainable sets, that would work? I'd like some of the modern angular style levers.
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Re: Brake/clutch levers etc.gt500
Here is some info on the ratio of the master to slave cylinder diameters:
http://www.vintagebrake.com/mastercylinder.htm
http://www.vintagebrake.com/mastercylinder.htm
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