gomotomoto
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will any master cylinder (same brand) actuate a caliper? I need to convert a hand lever MC to a foot pedal (rear) MC.
master cylinder quesiton
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gomotomoto
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Originally, i thought about that (modifying the lever master on the handlebar to work with a rear brake pedal setup that doesn't exist on the bike yet) -- but I'm pretty sure I just want to buy a rear master to operate the rear brake.
the original owner rigged the rear disc to operate from a lever on the bar (no front brake when I purchased it)
Just trying to sort it out correctly now and make the bike safe.
the original owner rigged the rear disc to operate from a lever on the bar (no front brake when I purchased it)
Just trying to sort it out correctly now and make the bike safe.
VonYinzer
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Ahhh... Ok. Well, its going to involve some fabrication. First things first though. You need to get a brake pedal on there. One way or another. After that, yoi can mount up a master cylinder. Anything from a modern bike should work and be relatively inexpensive. Again though, you'll need to have brackets and mounts welded on for all of this. Any pics of the current configuration?
gomotomoto
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Brake pedal/linkage/rod on way (ebay), found the pivot bolt online thanks to someone on this board...
I'll see where everything falls then I'll take some pics before I attack the project. I think I'll be able to fabricate something -- I can TIG steel pretty decent. I wasn't sure if the MC's needed a perfect match for any reason I was overlooking. Guess a general lack of understanding of hydraulics and any subtleties. I'm still relatively new to poking at motorcycles -- thus the really basic moronic questions I'm asking everyone (soooo appreciate the answers/help)
I'll see where everything falls then I'll take some pics before I attack the project. I think I'll be able to fabricate something -- I can TIG steel pretty decent. I wasn't sure if the MC's needed a perfect match for any reason I was overlooking. Guess a general lack of understanding of hydraulics and any subtleties. I'm still relatively new to poking at motorcycles -- thus the really basic moronic questions I'm asking everyone (soooo appreciate the answers/help)
VonYinzer said:
gomotomoto
Been Around the Block
DeanJ said:I bet if he had more time, he would have rigged a front brake too
Is that a pic of your setup? Just curious -- to me that seems a good bit of ingenuity, something someone would do out of necessity -- reminds me of the little street side shops in indo -- they make with what they have at hand most of the time.
gomotomoto
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I did give it a WTF at first, but try not to open my mouth when I still know less than shit. too funny.
it's total fuckery, but you have to admire someone for doing what they can with what they have & what they know.
it's total fuckery, but you have to admire someone for doing what they can with what they have & what they know.
DeanJ said:
SONICJK
Reminds me of...me No, I'm sure of it. I hate him
I don't particularly see anything "wrong" with it...the workmanship could be a little better. But cable actuated master cyl's do happen. I think i'd use a rear master mounted somewhere out of sight though ahha.
Don't see any reason it wouldn't work.
Looks ghetto, but probably better than having it on the bars ;D
Don't see any reason it wouldn't work.
Looks ghetto, but probably better than having it on the bars ;D
SONICJK
Reminds me of...me No, I'm sure of it. I hate him
VonYinzer said:
If youre building a bike for style, a master cyl is ugly. A perch and cable is much better looking imo.
I can see a bike with no controls, a clutch perch a brake perch, and an internal throttle in my head. Would be badass.
You usually see this with drum brakes (or no front on choppers haha) but if you cable actuated a rear master, say under the tank, you could keep all of the disk brake goodness while having the clean bar look.
Obviously that particular dude failed miserably
DeanJ said:I bet if he had more time, he would have rigged a front brake too
I know, Right ?
The biggest problem I have with this set-up is it's putting extra weight into the unsprung mass of the wheel....and that now the MC is subject to all the shocks and bumps the bike will encounter - which will eventually make it fail somewhere along the line....assuming the thing even gets ridden :
