I've been doing a LOT of research on master cylinders lately. Our R's have a 1/2" piston inside the master cylinder, which is a 12.7mm piston (when converted to metric). The R's have spectacular brakes, and I want to keep it that way, so I do NOT want to change the brake ratio. The 12.7mm master cylinder is integral to the greatness of the system. A change to a 13mm or bigger would result in a shortened lever throw, but much less feel, more of a wooden feel in fact.
The search was on for a newer, updated front brake master cylinder. I have been searching for DAYS.... Finally found a couple.
For those who want a built in brake pressure sensor to run a brake light I suggest the TRX450R front brake master cylinder. 1/2" (12.7mm) in piston diameter, a rubber boot, great looks, less slop, and a reach adjustment.
For those who want a race setup with less weight go for the CRF230 or CRF150 front brake master cylinder setup. Same diameter piston, 1/2" or 12.7mm. No brake pressure sensor, a much smaller reservoir, rubber boot, reach adjustment, etc....
Right now I am looking for someone who can provide some OEM Honda parts (in the form of one of these levers). Anyone know of any way to get a CRF230/150 lever assembly at a huge discount? So far I am finding the complete assembly with lever on the internet for ~$117.
Can anyone help update the looks of my 250R with a cheap brake assembly?
The search was on for a newer, updated front brake master cylinder. I have been searching for DAYS.... Finally found a couple.
For those who want a built in brake pressure sensor to run a brake light I suggest the TRX450R front brake master cylinder. 1/2" (12.7mm) in piston diameter, a rubber boot, great looks, less slop, and a reach adjustment.
For those who want a race setup with less weight go for the CRF230 or CRF150 front brake master cylinder setup. Same diameter piston, 1/2" or 12.7mm. No brake pressure sensor, a much smaller reservoir, rubber boot, reach adjustment, etc....
Right now I am looking for someone who can provide some OEM Honda parts (in the form of one of these levers). Anyone know of any way to get a CRF230/150 lever assembly at a huge discount? So far I am finding the complete assembly with lever on the internet for ~$117.
Can anyone help update the looks of my 250R with a cheap brake assembly?
