Motorcycle Brake Master Cylinders
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- Outlaw Racing®Front Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit (OR3107)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 (OR3110)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 (OR3113)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
- Outlaw Racing®Front Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit (OR3099)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
- Outlaw Racing®Front Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit (OR3098)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$25.94
- Outlaw Racing®Front Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit (OR3100)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
- Outlaw Racing®Front Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit (OR3111)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 (OR3102)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
- Outlaw Racing®Front Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit (OR3097)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$23.94
- Outlaw Racing®Front Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit (OR3114)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$23.94
- Outlaw Racing®Front Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit (OR3092)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
- Outlaw Racing®Front Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit (OR3109)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 (OR3093)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$21.94
- Outlaw Racing®Front Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit (OR3104)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
- Outlaw Racing®Front Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit (OR3105)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$23.94
- Outlaw Racing®Front Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit (OR3101)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
- Outlaw Racing®Front Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit (OR3103)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
- Outlaw Racing®Front Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit (OR3094)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$21.94
- Paughco®Brake Master Cylinder Plunger (200C2)Brake Master Cylinder Plunger by Paughco®. Master cylinder plunger for also works with Paughco brake pedal and backing plate combinations. When it comes to quality, Paughco® knows no compromises. All the products made by this stringent...Can team up with Paughco brake pedals and backing plate combinationsDesigned specifically for your Motorcycle$65.95
- Performance Machine®Black Anodize Brake Master Cylinder Control Spacer (0011-0750MP-B)Black Anodize Brake Master Cylinder Control Spacer (0011-0750MP-B) by Performance Machine®. Fill the gap between switch housings and grips. Black anodize is also the easiest to care for finish that PM offers. PM's black anodize finish...Left side on models with hydraulic style clutch; right side on all modelsMade in USA$25.00
- Performance Machine®Black Ops Radial Brake Master Cylinders (0062-2520-SMB)Universal Black Ops Radial Brake Master Cylinders (0062-2520-SMB) by Performance Machine®. Race driven Performance Machine Radial Master Cylinders feature built-in reservoirs which deliver stunning performance and style for any bike....Race driven radial mount technology increases braking leverageCompatible with OEM switch housings and CAN Bus wiring$499.95
- Performance Machine®Chrome Brake Master Cylinder Control Spacer (0011-0750MP-CH)Chrome Brake Master Cylinder Control Spacer (0011-0750MP-CH) by Performance Machine®. Fill the gap between switch housings and grips. Quality Chrome is what you get with every PM chrome product. Performance Machine secret is...Left side on models with hydraulic style clutch; right side on all modelsMade in USA$25.00
- Performance Machine®Chrome Brake Master Cylinder for Contour Forward Controls (0065-2900-CH)Chrome Brake Master Cylinder for Contour Forward Controls (0065-2900-CH) by Performance Machine®. Performance Machine's proven Contour Master Cylinder is designed as a direct replacement. Designed to work with stock or PM Brake...CNC-machined from billet aluminumComes with PM's proven master cylinder$335.95
- Performance Machine®Contrast Cut Brake Master Cylinder for Contour Forward Controls (0065-2900-BM)Contrast Cut Brake Master Cylinder for Contour Forward Controls (0065-2900-BM) by Performance Machine®. Performance Machine's proven Contour Master Cylinder is designed as a direct replacement. Designed to work with stock or PM Brake...CNC-machined from billet aluminumComes with PM's proven master cylinder$308.95
- Performance Machine®Gold Ops Radial Brake Master Cylinders (0062-2520-SMG)Universal Gold Ops Radial Brake Master Cylinders (0062-2520-SMG) by Performance Machine®. Race driven Performance Machine Radial Master Cylinders feature built-in reservoirs which deliver stunning performance and style for any bike....Race driven radial mount technology increases braking leverageCompatible with OEM switch housings and CAN Bus wiring$499.95
- Performance Machine®Rear Chrome Brake Master Cylinder (0065-2903-CH)Rear Chrome Brake Master Cylinder (0065-2903-CH) by Performance Machine®. Quality Chrome is what you get with every PM chrome product. Performance Machine secret is preparation. Performance Machine send each raw part to Performance...Direct replacement for O.E.M. unitMade in USA$397.95
- Performance Machine®Rear Contrast Cut Brake Master Cylinder (0065-2903-BM)Rear Contrast Cut Brake Master Cylinder (0065-2903-BM) by Performance Machine®. PM's Contrast Cut finish starts out with a high quality, exceptionally smooth anodized surface, the result of an intensive polish preparation. Once...Direct replacement for O.E.M. unitMade in USA$378.95
- ProX®Clutch Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit (16.940001)Clutch Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit by ProX®. Clutch Master Cylinder Rebuild Kits and Clutch Slave Cylinder Rebuild Kits ProX offers a complete line of Clutch Master Cylinder Rebuild Kits and Clutch Slave Cylinder Rebuild Kits. These...Wide range of applicationsKit contains all necessary components to rebuild your clutch cylinder$28.56
- ProX®Clutch Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit (16.940002)Clutch Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit by ProX®. Clutch Master Cylinder Rebuild Kits and Clutch Slave Cylinder Rebuild Kits ProX offers a complete line of Clutch Master Cylinder Rebuild Kits and Clutch Slave Cylinder Rebuild Kits. These...Wide range of applicationsKit contains all necessary components to rebuild your clutch cylinder$35.35
- ProX®Front Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit (37.910024)Front Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit by ProX®. The brake master cylinder rebuild kits are assembled with high quality components all designed and manufactured to meet or exceed the OEM parts. Each kits contains all the necessary components...Assembled with high quality componentsManufactured to meet or exceed the OEM parts$20.87
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.