Motorcycle Brake Master Cylinders
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- Shindy®Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild KitBrake Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit by Shindy®. Each complete kit includes necessary components to rebuild the brake master cylinders. For safety, the components are each made exactly to OEM specifications by Nissin, the O.E. manufacturer...Precise engineering ensures second to none quality and lasting valueUnique, dependable, and functional$9.23 - $42.20
- Show Chrome®Brake Cylinder CoverBrake Cylinder Cover by Show Chrome®. These Chrome Die Cast Aluminum Covers have you covered like never before. They simply slip over the brake cylinder with double sided adhesive and instantly add some flash to your bike.Designed with functionality in mindGuaranteed to provide long-lasting good looks$37.95 - $38.95
- GMA Engineering®Clutch Master Cylinder AssemblyUniversal Clutch Master Cylinder Assembly by GMA Engineering®. 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$225.50 - $264.50
- Graves Motorsports®Galespeed Elaborate Brake Master CylinderUniversal Galespeed Elaborate Brake Master Cylinder by Graves Motorsports®. Galespeed VRE Elaborate 17mm (Variable Ratio Elaborate) mastercylinder. Galespeed designed & developed "Variable lever Ratio Control" gives you wider lever...Made with innovations for the latest in qualityPerfect for motorcycle applications$617.50
- Puig®Brake-Clutch Fluid Tank Cap (20533N)Brake-Clutch Fluid Tank Cap (20533N) by Puig®. Color: Black. Make your motorcycle more exclusive and improve this aesthetic part, a unique functional part of your motorcycle with the cap for the reservoir of the clutch PUIG. The Catalan...MACHINING: Machined from a block of aluminum and anodized in colorsESTHETIC: They improve the aesthetics of the motorcycle giving a touch of exclusivity to a piece merely functional$27.71
- Puig®Brake-Clutch Fluid Tank Cap (9282V)Brake-Clutch Fluid Tank Cap (9282V) by Puig®. Color: Green. Make your motorcycle more exclusive and improve this aesthetic part, a unique functional part of your motorcycle with the cap for the reservoir of the clutch PUIG. The Catalan...MACHINING: Machined from a block of aluminum and anodized in colorsESTHETIC: They improve the aesthetics of the motorcycle giving a touch of exclusivity to a piece merely functional$38.82
- Puig®Brake-Clutch Fluid Tank Cap (9269V)Brake-Clutch Fluid Tank Cap (9269V) by Puig®. Color: Green. Make your motorcycle more exclusive and improve this aesthetic part, a unique functional part of your motorcycle with the cap for the reservoir of the clutch PUIG. The Catalan...MACHINING: Machined from a block of aluminum and anodized in colorsESTHETIC: They improve the aesthetics of the motorcycle giving a touch of exclusivity to a piece merely functional$30.97
- Puig®Brake-Clutch Fluid Tank Cap (9282P)Brake-Clutch Fluid Tank Cap (9282P) by Puig®. Color: Silver. Make your motorcycle more exclusive and improve this aesthetic part, a unique functional part of your motorcycle with the cap for the reservoir of the clutch PUIG. The Catalan...MACHINING: Machined from a block of aluminum and anodized in colorsESTHETIC: They improve the aesthetics of the motorcycle giving a touch of exclusivity to a piece merely functional$38.82
- Puig®Brake-Clutch Fluid Tank Cap (9270V)Brake-Clutch Fluid Tank Cap (9270V) by Puig®. Color: Green. Make your motorcycle more exclusive and improve this aesthetic part, a unique functional part of your motorcycle with the cap for the reservoir of the clutch PUIG. The Catalan...MACHINING: Machined from a block of aluminum and anodized in colorsESTHETIC: They improve the aesthetics of the motorcycle giving a touch of exclusivity to a piece merely functional$30.97
- Puig®Brake-Clutch Fluid Tank Cap (9531A)Brake-Clutch Fluid Tank Cap (9531A) by Puig®. Color: Blue. Make your motorcycle more exclusive and improve this aesthetic part, a unique functional part of your motorcycle with the cap for the reservoir of the clutch PUIG. The Catalan...MACHINING: Machined from a block of aluminum and anodized in colorsESTHETIC: They improve the aesthetics of the motorcycle giving a touch of exclusivity to a piece merely functional$37.19
- Puig®Brake-Clutch Fluid Tank Cap (9540N)Brake-Clutch Fluid Tank Cap (9540N) by Puig®. Color: Black. Make your motorcycle more exclusive and improve this aesthetic part, a unique functional part of your motorcycle with the cap for the reservoir of the clutch PUIG. The Catalan...MACHINING: Machined from a block of aluminum and anodized in colorsESTHETIC: They improve the aesthetics of the motorcycle giving a touch of exclusivity to a piece merely functional$29.49
- Puig®Brake-Clutch Fluid Tank Cap (9270T)Brake-Clutch Fluid Tank Cap (9270T) by Puig®. Color: Orange. Make your motorcycle more exclusive and improve this aesthetic part, a unique functional part of your motorcycle with the cap for the reservoir of the clutch PUIG. The Catalan...MACHINING: Machined from a block of aluminum and anodized in colorsESTHETIC: They improve the aesthetics of the motorcycle giving a touch of exclusivity to a piece merely functional$30.97
- Puig®Brake-Clutch Fluid Tank Cap (9270A)Brake-Clutch Fluid Tank Cap (9270A) by Puig®. Color: Blue. Make your motorcycle more exclusive and improve this aesthetic part, a unique functional part of your motorcycle with the cap for the reservoir of the clutch PUIG. The Catalan...MACHINING: Machined from a block of aluminum and anodized in colorsESTHETIC: They improve the aesthetics of the motorcycle giving a touch of exclusivity to a piece merely functional$30.97
- Puig®Brake Liquid Tank Cover (9758R)Brake Liquid Tank Cover by Puig®. Color: Red. Make your motorcycle more exclusive and improve this aesthetic part, a unique functional part of your motorcycle with the cap for the reservoir of the brake fluid PUIG. The Catalan...MACHINING: Machined from a block of aluminum and anodized in colorsESTHETIC: They improve the aesthetics of the motorcycle giving a touch of exclusivity to a piece merely functional$36.96
- Puig®Brake Liquid Tank Cover (9277V)Brake Liquid Tank Cover (9277V) by Puig®. Color: Green. Make your motorcycle more exclusive and improve this aesthetic part, a unique functional part of your motorcycle with the cap for the reservoir of the brake fluid PUIG. The Catalan...MACHINING: Machined from a block of aluminum and anodized in colorsESTHETIC: They improve the aesthetics of the motorcycle giving a touch of exclusivity to a piece merely functional$30.97
- Puig®Brake Liquid Tank Cover (3547A)Brake Liquid Tank Cover (3547A) by Puig®. Color: Blue. Make your motorcycle more exclusive and improve this aesthetic part, a unique functional part of your motorcycle with the cap for the reservoir of the brake fluid PUIG. The Catalan...MACHINING: Machined from a block of aluminum and anodized in colorsESTHETIC: They improve the aesthetics of the motorcycle giving a touch of exclusivity to a piece merely functional$31.11
- Puig®Brake Liquid Tank Cover (3547P)Brake Liquid Tank Cover (3547P) by Puig®. Color: Silver. Make your motorcycle more exclusive and improve this aesthetic part, a unique functional part of your motorcycle with the cap for the reservoir of the brake fluid PUIG. The...MACHINING: Machined from a block of aluminum and anodized in colorsESTHETIC: They improve the aesthetics of the motorcycle giving a touch of exclusivity to a piece merely functional$31.11
- Puig®Brake Liquid Tank Cover (9612V)Brake Liquid Tank Cover (9612V) by Puig®. Color: Green. Make your motorcycle more exclusive and improve this aesthetic part, a unique functional part of your motorcycle with the cap for the reservoir of the brake fluid PUIG. The Catalan...MACHINING: Machined from a block of aluminum and anodized in colorsESTHETIC: They improve the aesthetics of the motorcycle giving a touch of exclusivity to a piece merely functional$29.55
- Puig®Brake Liquid Tank Cover (3547N)Brake Liquid Tank Cover (3547N) by Puig®. Color: Black. Make your motorcycle more exclusive and improve this aesthetic part, a unique functional part of your motorcycle with the cap for the reservoir of the brake fluid PUIG. The Catalan...MACHINING: Machined from a block of aluminum and anodized in colorsESTHETIC: They improve the aesthetics of the motorcycle giving a touch of exclusivity to a piece merely functional$31.11
- Puig®Brake Liquid Tank Cover (9272V)Brake Liquid Tank Cover (9272V) by Puig®. Color: Green. Make your motorcycle more exclusive and improve this aesthetic part, a unique functional part of your motorcycle with the cap for the reservoir of the brake fluid PUIG. The Catalan...MACHINING: Machined from a block of aluminum and anodized in colorsESTHETIC: They improve the aesthetics of the motorcycle giving a touch of exclusivity to a piece merely functional$30.97
- Puig®Brake Liquid Tank Cover (9275O)Brake Liquid Tank Cover (9275O) by Puig®. Color: Gold. Make your motorcycle more exclusive and improve this aesthetic part, a unique functional part of your motorcycle with the cap for the reservoir of the brake fluid PUIG. The Catalan...MACHINING: Machined from a block of aluminum and anodized in colorsESTHETIC: They improve the aesthetics of the motorcycle giving a touch of exclusivity to a piece merely functional$37.19
- Puig®Brake Liquid Tank Cover (9267P)Brake Liquid Tank Cover (9267P) by Puig®. Color: Silver. Make your motorcycle more exclusive and improve this aesthetic part, a unique functional part of your motorcycle with the cap for the reservoir of the brake fluid PUIG. The...MACHINING: Machined from a block of aluminum and anodized in colorsESTHETIC: They improve the aesthetics of the motorcycle giving a touch of exclusivity to a piece merely functional$30.97
- Puig®Brake Liquid Tank Cover (9612R)Brake Liquid Tank Cover (9612R) by Puig®. Color: Red. Make your motorcycle more exclusive and improve this aesthetic part, a unique functional part of your motorcycle with the cap for the reservoir of the brake fluid PUIG. The Catalan...MACHINING: Machined from a block of aluminum and anodized in colorsESTHETIC: They improve the aesthetics of the motorcycle giving a touch of exclusivity to a piece merely functional$29.55
- Puig®Brake Liquid Tank Cover (9272R)Brake Liquid Tank Cover (9272R) by Puig®. Color: Red. Make your motorcycle more exclusive and improve this aesthetic part, a unique functional part of your motorcycle with the cap for the reservoir of the brake fluid PUIG. The Catalan...MACHINING: Machined from a block of aluminum and anodized in colorsESTHETIC: They improve the aesthetics of the motorcycle giving a touch of exclusivity to a piece merely functional$30.97
- Puig®Brake Liquid Tank Cover (9267T)Brake Liquid Tank Cover (9267T) by Puig®. Color: Orange. Make your motorcycle more exclusive and improve this aesthetic part, a unique functional part of your motorcycle with the cap for the reservoir of the brake fluid PUIG. The...MACHINING: Machined from a block of aluminum and anodized in colorsESTHETIC: They improve the aesthetics of the motorcycle giving a touch of exclusivity to a piece merely functional$30.97
- Puig®Brake Liquid Tank Cover (3547O)Brake Liquid Tank Cover (3547O) by Puig®. Color: Gold. Make your motorcycle more exclusive and improve this aesthetic part, a unique functional part of your motorcycle with the cap for the reservoir of the brake fluid PUIG. The Catalan...MACHINING: Machined from a block of aluminum and anodized in colorsESTHETIC: They improve the aesthetics of the motorcycle giving a touch of exclusivity to a piece merely functional$31.11
- Puig®Brake Liquid Tank Cover (9275V)Brake Liquid Tank Cover (9275V) by Puig®. Color: Green. Make your motorcycle more exclusive and improve this aesthetic part, a unique functional part of your motorcycle with the cap for the reservoir of the brake fluid PUIG. The Catalan...MACHINING: Machined from a block of aluminum and anodized in colorsESTHETIC: They improve the aesthetics of the motorcycle giving a touch of exclusivity to a piece merely functional$37.19
- Puig®Brake Liquid Tank Cover (9499V)Brake Liquid Tank Cover (9499V) by Puig®. Color: Green. Make your motorcycle more exclusive and improve this aesthetic part, a unique functional part of your motorcycle with the cap for the reservoir of the brake fluid PUIG. The Catalan...MACHINING: Machined from a block of aluminum and anodized in colorsESTHETIC: They improve the aesthetics of the motorcycle giving a touch of exclusivity to a piece merely functional$30.97
- Puig®Brake Liquid Tank Cover (9275R)Brake Liquid Tank Cover (9275R) by Puig®. Color: Red. Make your motorcycle more exclusive and improve this aesthetic part, a unique functional part of your motorcycle with the cap for the reservoir of the brake fluid PUIG. The Catalan...MACHINING: Machined from a block of aluminum and anodized in colorsESTHETIC: They improve the aesthetics of the motorcycle giving a touch of exclusivity to a piece merely functional$37.19
- Puig®Brake Liquid Tank Cover (9499O)Brake Liquid Tank Cover (9499O) by Puig®. Color: Gold. Make your motorcycle more exclusive and improve this aesthetic part, a unique functional part of your motorcycle with the cap for the reservoir of the brake fluid PUIG. The Catalan...MACHINING: Machined from a block of aluminum and anodized in colorsESTHETIC: They improve the aesthetics of the motorcycle giving a touch of exclusivity to a piece merely functional$30.97
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.