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Master Cylinder Upgrade?

6.7K views 17 replies 10 participants last post by  DrGMc  
#1 ·
Any track day, or racers upgrade their master cylinder r? If so what did you use? I am using stock calipers.

Brembo... Nissin???


And how did it work out for ya?
 
#2 ·
I've just upgraded mine to a Brembo radial master cylinder with GSXR1000 K8 radial calipers (I've got the GSXR750 K4 up-side-down front end on).

I haven't had a chance to test it yet as I'm still in the process of putting it back together, getting it ready for racing next season :)

As soon as its finished, I'll post some pics :)
 
#8 ·
It is all in what you prefer. 19X18 gives a little bit softer lever and bit more of a progressive feel. 19X20 gives a stiffer lever and snappier brake feel. I know people who use both and love them. We even swapped one around on my friends GSX-R at the track. We had two fulls sets of brakes calipers, masters and lines ready to go so the swap was easy. He liked the 19X18 better. I did the same thing and like the 19X20 better. I would nudge you towards the 19X20 for race application though.

-MS
 
#10 ·
I've the stock master cylinder with GSXR1000 K8 radial calipers (I've got the USD fork front end on). I tested it on the street and at the track, (Buttonwillow, Mosport and Calabogie). I do not feel any need to upgrade the master.
Great feel, lots of power, no fade.
In fact, I had the radial master that came with the GSXR front end but could not make it fit with the throttle cables and the fairing, not without getting longer throttle cables.