Brembo Master Cylinder for the TLR

[BurnCycle]

The master cylinder on my TLR is busted so I downgraded to a Brembo 19x18 unit. Downgraded?!? Yep, the one on the bike was a sweet AP Racing unit. I had contacted them about a new body but they basically told me to F off and buy a new one. My latest new Yoshimura full system didn’t cost as much as the AP unit. The adjustable ratio lever (which is still fully intact) goes for half the price of what I paid for the Brembo MC!

Anyway…

Crap!


The lowly replacement.

[duc748pilot]

umm.....ok....im confused.

[High_Revs_17]

Damn...that's what I hate about aluminum.

[BurnCycle]

Originally Posted by 600rrpilot

umm.....ok....im confused.

What part?

[High_Revs_17]

I'm just curious to know why you're killing yourself paying for these high-priced items when you do this as a hobby? If you were trying to reach pro status then I'd somewhat understand. If a brake lever system costs that much the thing should be made of titanium. :uh:

[duc748pilot]

my confusion is non scpecific........confused?

[BurnCycle]

Originally Posted by 600rrpilot

my confusion is non scpecific........confused?

Yes.

[BurnCycle]

Originally Posted by High_Revs_17

I'm just curious to know why you're killing yourself paying for these high-priced items when you do this as a hobby? If you were trying to reach pro status then I'd somewhat understand. If a brake lever system costs that much the thing should be made of titanium. :uh:

Do some research on aftermarket master cylinders and some of them make Brembo look like budget solution. I did not buy the AP unit, it was on the bike when I got it.

You may have never looked at the function of the MC or how changing it effects braking performance, I have. From squeezing the original 14mm piston on the TLS's master so hard it would touch the bar to the 5/8" master taken off a TLR that aided immensely with braking performance to the radial 3/4" GSXR unit (Nissin) that offers a great deal more feel and power. My brakes have continually been upgraded over time; the master cylinder is something that can not be overlooked when making those changes.

This MC will be on the TLR... A track specific bike. I'd like to think that braking isn't going to be a problem when slowing from 155+ into T1 at Summit.

BTW... Who said I was killing myself paying for these things?

[tommymac]

They arent TL owners so they dont understand LOL

Tom

[duc748pilot]

brembo? a budget solution? LOL.....look around an AMA paddock...or a motogp paddock.......then take a look at each budget. im curious as to how you see this as a "lowly" replacement.

do you race or just do trackdays?

[BurnCycle]

Originally Posted by 600rrpilot

brembo? a budget solution? LOL.....look around an AMA paddock...or a motogp paddock.......then take a look at each budget. im curious as to how you see this as a "lowly" replacement.

do you race or just do trackdays?

I see your confusion now... Sarcasm often is lost in the written word, especially if I'm writing it.

The Brembo unit is not a lowly or a budget MC but compared to the $595 retail price of the AP unit it's 1/3 the cost... Is it coming together yet?

Track days with the hopes of doing some of the GP Moto Cup races during the later half of the year.

[BurnCycle]

Originally Posted by tommymac

They arent TL owners so they dont understand LOL

Tom

I keep forgetting that.

[High_Revs_17]

Originally Posted by BurnCycle

BTW... Who said I was killing myself paying for these things?

It seems that you're the one, by always commenting on how expensive the equiptment is that you purchase...

[BurnCycle]

Originally Posted by High_Revs_17

It seems that you're the one, by always commenting on how expensive the equiptment is that you purchase...

Um... OK... I commented that the AP racing MC was too expensive to replace so I picked up a Brembo unit at 1/3 the cost of the AP MC. I clearly stated that the AP was on the bike when I got (albeit broken). I've also stated that I have experiment with different MC's and can ascertain from experience what will be most beneficial for my needs.

[High_Revs_17]

Originally Posted by BurnCycle

I commented that the AP racing MC was too expensive to replace so I picked up a Brembo unit at 1/3 the cost of the AP MC. I clearly stated that the AP was on the bike when I got (albeit broken). I've also stated that I have experiment with different MC's and can ascertain from experience what will be most beneficial for my needs.

No need to jerk yourself about it ha-ha...if you post a thread you should be able to handle simple questions and comments.