mcbrien
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What other models use our brake calipers ?
just because the calipers are common doesn't mean the master cylinder will be the same - in fact, on a sports bike the master cylinder is more likely to be a superior unit where the calipers may be the same as it is the master cylinder that generates the hydraulic force.mcbrien said:I want upgrade master cylinder to a radial Brembo unit and was trying to
find an application like for an R6 or something.
wessie said:just because the calipers are common doesn't mean the master cylinder will be the same - in fact, on a sports bike the master cylinder is more likely to be a superior unit where the calipers may be the same as it is the master cylinder that generates the hydraulic force.
If you want to improve brake performance have you considered upgrading the lines? IME the S10 brakes are pretty good but you can improve the feel, especially if the bike is a few years old, by upgrading the lines to braided. A Brembo master cylinder is going over the top in my view for this bike.
Do you mind sharing your thinking behind upgrading the master cylinder? Are you converting it to a track day bike?
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I have upgraded lines already, only because they needed to be longer. Being able to stop as fast as possible is not over the top on any bike. Had a radial on my 86 srx]. Had radial clutch and brake on my tuono.
I'm used to being able to panic stop with 3 fingers. The stock master cylinder is like squeezing a grip builder. Its fine if you stay out of trouble.
If I find these calipers used on say an R6 I can find out what Brembo radial master cylinder other people are switching to because these calipers will work the same no matter what bike there on.
Except for the 170 lbs greater weight, smaller rotors, different tires and rim size on the Tenere compared to the R6, no matter. Might work, might be a mismatch, hard to say. BTW, my R1 has these calipers (radial mount version) and a very nice radial Brembo master cylinder. I would think an '04~'06 R1 master cylinder could be located pretty cheap.mcbrien said:...these calipers will work the same no matter what bike [they're] on.
Bone stock. The '06 R1 has very nice a radial pump Brembo mc stock. Gotta be a zillion of 'em available.mcbrien said:Thanks 20valves , what size brembo unit are you now using?
Thanks for your reply. I believe I will try a Brembo radial RCS 15 m/a to replace my 16 and see what happens.Berg_Donk said:Its all about levers. In addition to piston sizing, its the relationship of the lever, its length, and the length of the bit on the other side of the pivot that compresses the piston. Its not always what it seems.
Having said that, I have sucessfully used Brembo 11 mm MCs on the front of my DR650s, replacing their stock 12 mm units. Much more progressive and controllable, abeit with 320 mm discs and braided lines.