Motorcycle Brake Master Cylinders
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- Magura®225™ Right Hydraulic Brake Master Cylinder Kit (0222020)Universal 225™ Right Hydraulic Brake Master Cylinder Kit by Magura®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship....Designed to cover your hydraulic needsWill meet stringent standards for safety$148.59
- Magura®Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit (0720555)Universal Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit (0720555) by Magura®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship....Designed to cover your hydraulic needsWill meet stringent standards for safety$48.60
- Magura®Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit (0720499)Universal Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit (0720499) by Magura®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship....Designed to cover your hydraulic needsWill meet stringent standards for safety$48.60
- Magura®HC1™ Left Black Radial Master Cylinder Kit (2100457)Universal HC1™ Left Black Radial Master Cylinder Kit (2100457) by Magura®. If your own requirements in driving dynamics, safety and comfort are more demanding and you want to make a good bike even better, then it’s time for the new...70° Radial DesignFull Abs Compatibility$296.10
- Magura®HC1™ Left Black Radial Master Cylinder Kit (2100456)Universal HC1™ Left Black Radial Master Cylinder Kit (2100456) by Magura®. If your own requirements in driving dynamics, safety and comfort are more demanding and you want to make a good bike even better, then it’s time for the new...70° Radial DesignFull Abs Compatibility$296.10
- Magura®HC1™ Left Black Radial Master Cylinder Kit (2100455)Universal HC1™ Left Black Radial Master Cylinder Kit (2100455) by Magura®. If your own requirements in driving dynamics, safety and comfort are more demanding and you want to make a good bike even better, then it’s time for the new...70° Radial DesignFull Abs Compatibility$318.43
- Magura®HC1™ Right Black Radial Master Cylinder Kit (2100453)Universal HC1™ Right Black Radial Master Cylinder Kit (2100453) by Magura®. If your own requirements in driving dynamics, safety and comfort are more demanding and you want to make a good bike even better, then it’s time for the new...70° Radial DesignFull Abs Compatibility$296.10
- Magura®HC1™ Right Black Radial Master Cylinder Kit (2100452)Universal HC1™ Right Black Radial Master Cylinder Kit (2100452) by Magura®. If your own requirements in driving dynamics, safety and comfort are more demanding and you want to make a good bike even better, then it’s time for the new...70° Radial DesignFull Abs Compatibility$296.10
- Magura®HC1™ Right Black Radial Master Cylinder Kit (2100451)Universal HC1™ Right Black Radial Master Cylinder Kit (2100451) by Magura®. If your own requirements in driving dynamics, safety and comfort are more demanding and you want to make a good bike even better, then it’s time for the new...70° Radial DesignFull Abs Compatibility$296.10
- Magura®HC3™ Clutch Master Cylinder Kit (2100300)Universal HC3™ Clutch Master Cylinder Kit by Magura®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured...90° Radial DesignFull Abs Compatibility$742.50
- Magura®HC3™ Left Radial Master Cylinder Kit (2100301)HC3™ Left Radial Master Cylinder Kit by Magura®. Radial master cylinder milled from solid metal for a brilliant feeling during braking and shifting. A pure pro tool for super bikes, supermotos and the street, impressively combining...Designed to cover your hydraulic needsWill meet stringent standards for safety$742.50
- Magura®HC3™ Left Radial Master Cylinder Kit (2100693)Universal HC3™ Left Radial Master Cylinder Kit (2100693) by Magura®. Radial master cylinder milled from solid metal for a brilliant feeling during braking and shifting. A pure pro tool for super bikes, supermotos and the street,...For superbikes, supermotos and road sports specialistsCNC-machined Aluminum housing$791.10
- Magura®HC3™ Left Radial Master Cylinder Kit (2100692)Universal HC3™ Left Radial Master Cylinder Kit (2100692) by Magura®. Radial master cylinder milled from solid metal for a brilliant feeling during braking and shifting. A pure pro tool for super bikes, supermotos and the street,...For superbikes, supermotos and road sports specialistsCNC-machined Aluminum housing$757.34
- Magura®HC3™ Right Radial Master Cylinder Kit (2100299)Universal HC3™ Right Radial Master Cylinder Kit (2100299) by Magura®. Radial master cylinder milled from solid metal for a brilliant feeling during braking and shifting. A pure pro tool for super bikes, supermotos and the street,...3 Way Lever Ratio (mimics +/- 1mm hydraulic ratio adjustment)Banjo Connector with sealing rings$742.50
- Magura®HC3™ Right Radial Master Cylinder Kit (2100298)Universal HC3™ Right Radial Master Cylinder Kit (2100298) by Magura®. Radial master cylinder milled from solid metal for a brilliant feeling during braking and shifting. A pure pro tool for super bikes, supermotos and the street,...3 Way Lever Ratio (mimics +/- 1mm hydraulic ratio adjustment)Banjo Connector with sealing rings$742.50
- Magura®HC3™ Right Radial Master Cylinder Kit (2100297)Universal HC3™ Right Radial Master Cylinder Kit (2100297) by Magura®. Radial master cylinder milled from solid metal for a brilliant feeling during braking and shifting. A pure pro tool for super bikes, supermotos and the street,...3 Way Lever Ratio (mimics +/- 1mm hydraulic ratio adjustment)Banjo Connector with sealing rings$742.50
- Magura®HC3™ Right Radial Master Cylinder Kit (2100691)Universal HC3™ Right Radial Master Cylinder Kit (2100691) by Magura®. Radial master cylinder milled from solid metal for a brilliant feeling during braking and shifting. A pure pro tool for super bikes, supermotos and the street,...For superbikes, supermotos and road sports specialistsCNC-machined Aluminum housing$757.34
- Magura®HC3™ Right Radial Master Cylinder Kit (2100690)Universal HC3™ Right Radial Master Cylinder Kit (2100690) by Magura®. Radial master cylinder milled from solid metal for a brilliant feeling during braking and shifting. A pure pro tool for super bikes, supermotos and the street,...For superbikes, supermotos and road sports specialistsCNC-machined Aluminum housing$809.10
- Magura®HC3™ Right Radial Master Cylinder Kit (2100689)Universal HC3™ Right Radial Master Cylinder Kit (2100689) by Magura®. Radial master cylinder milled from solid metal for a brilliant feeling during braking and shifting. A pure pro tool for super bikes, supermotos and the street,...For superbikes, supermotos and road sports specialistsCNC-machined Aluminum housing$719.10
- Magura®HSQ 167 Model™ Front Axial Brake Master Cylinder (2701753)HSQ 167 Model™ Front Axial Brake Master Cylinder (2701753) by Magura®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of...Designed to cover your hydraulic needsWill meet stringent standards for safety$239.59
- Magura®HSQ 167 Model™ Rear Axial Brake Master Cylinder (2701761)HSQ 167 Model™ Rear Axial Brake Master Cylinder (2701761) by Magura®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship....Designed to cover your hydraulic needsWill meet stringent standards for safety$151.76
- Magura®Jack Hymec Front Hydraulic Clutch System (2123206)Jack Hymec Front Hydraulic Clutch System by Magura®. Switch to HYMEC now for hydraulic clutch action. On-road or off-road, on long tours or your home circuit with HYMEC every trip is just that bit more comfortable. Up to 20 percent less...Easy to mountExcellent modulation$346.99
- Magura®Jack Hymec Front Hydraulic Clutch System (2122998-10)Jack Hymec Front Hydraulic Clutch System by Magura®. Switch to HYMEC now for hydraulic clutch action. On-road or off-road, on long tours or your home circuit with HYMEC every trip is just that bit more comfortable. Up to 20 percent less...Easy to mountExcellent modulation$381.27
- Magura®Jack Hymec Front Hydraulic Clutch System (2122998)Jack Hymec Front Hydraulic Clutch System by Magura®. Switch to HYMEC now for hydraulic clutch action. On-road or off-road, on long tours or your home circuit with HYMEC every trip is just that bit more comfortable. Up to 20 percent less...Easy to mountExcellent modulation$381.27
- Magura®Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit (2700186)Universal Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit (2700186) by Magura®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship....Expertly crafted from premium materialsDesigned to match rigorous quality standards$157.51
- Mogo®Left Brake Master Cylinder (13-0100-L)Universal Left Brake Master Cylinder (13-0100-L) by Mogo®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured...The highest grade materials and the latest technologiesPrecise engineering ensures second to none quality and lasting value$82.79
- Mogo®Right Brake Master Cylinder (13-0101-R)Universal Right Brake Master Cylinder (13-0101-R) by Mogo®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship....The highest grade materials and the latest technologiesPrecise engineering ensures second to none quality and lasting value$82.79
- Outlaw Racing®Front Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit (OR3108)Front Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit by Outlaw Racing®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured...Outlaw Racing master cylinder rebuild kits include everything you need to rebuild your brake master cylinder including the pistonDo the job once and do it right with an Outlaw Racing master cylinder rebuild kit$24.94
- Outlaw Racing®Front Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit (OR3106)Front Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit by Outlaw Racing®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured...Outlaw Racing master cylinder rebuild kits include everything you need to rebuild your brake master cylinder including the pistonDo the job once and do it right with an Outlaw Racing master cylinder rebuild kit$24.94
- Outlaw Racing®Front Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit (OR3096)Front Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit by Outlaw Racing®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured...Outlaw Racing master cylinder rebuild kits include everything you need to rebuild your brake master cylinder including the pistonDo the job once and do it right with an Outlaw Racing master cylinder rebuild kit$22.94
In the old days when motorcycles were not so fast and were not producing much horsepower, drum brakes and leverage were all a rider needed to stop their bike. However, when bikes became faster and more powerful, reaching up to 249 mph and 310 bhp, there was a need for something much more efficient than already-existing brakes. The solution was the creation of hydraulic disc brakes with a hand- or foot-operated brake master cylinder as one of their main components. The cylinder was designed to convert mechanic force into hydraulic pressure that causes the fluid inside the brake system to move the brake pads towards the disc to create friction.
Motorcycle brake master cylinders can be grouped into two main categories, namely front and rear ones. Front brake master cylinders usually come with a brake hand lever and are mounted directly on the handlebar of a motorcycle. A motorcycle handlebar master cylinder is intended to make front brakes deliver strong and reliable stopping power to let you control the powerful engine of your iron horse. Most front-mounted brake master cylinders are engineered and fabricated to fit a specific make and model, however, you may also find some universal products available for sale.
Rear brake master cylinders operate similar to those found in most cars. Just like a car driver, a bike rider needs to push the brake pedal to engage the rear brakes. The only significant difference is that the brake pedal in a car involves both front and rear brakes, while by pushing a foot-operated brake lever a bike rider can activate only rear wheel brakes. The brake pedal of a motorcycle is mounted directly to the brake master cylinder to ensure immediate brake response. If compare rear brakes to their front counterparts, it should be noted that rear brakes provide less stopping power.
In whole, all motorcycle brake master cylinders, front and rear, have common features in their design. All of them are cylinders with a piston inside that is moved when you engage the brakes. Your handlebar brake lever or brake pedal and piston are connected with a tie rod, so every time you pull the lever or push the pedal you cause it to move the piston that, in turn, presses the fluid inside the system. Thanks to the physical properties of a brake fluid, it is almost impossible to compress, so all the forces it experiences are transferred to brake pads.
The pressure inside a brake master cylinder increases many times when you involve your brakes. To withstand the pressure and prevent fluid leaking, the brake piston is designed to fit tightly inside the cylinder and is properly sealed. However, due to the friction forces created as a result of the contact between the surfaces as well as extreme pressure, the piston bore and piston seal are prone to wear, resulting in brake leaks. Unfortunately, a worn-out motorcycle brake master cylinder is almost impossible to repair, so the only way to fix fluid leaking is to replace the damaged cylinder with a new one.