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Old 07-29-2014, 09:39 PM
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Question HD Front Brake Master Cylinder

What is the difference in a front brake master cylinder for a single disc and a master cylinder for dual discs?
 
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The piston/bore on the dual disk master cylinder is a little larger, providing more fluid being pushed...
 
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The piston/bore on the dual disk master cylinder is a little larger, providing more fluid being pushed...
This^. "Some" singles are 9/16 bore whereas "some" duals have 11/16.
 
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OK-- "some" master cylinders have 11/16 bore---
I was told that some master cylinders are for ABS systems only---how are these different?

Bottom line----I am looking for a master cylinder for a project.
The project will have dual discs--
if I go to a swap meet, how can I tell which front master cylinder will work for my project?

Thanks to all---

Ride safe---lots of idiots out there.
 
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Old 07-31-2014, 02:11 PM
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Im no help re ABS.

Id just find the part number and then research the web for a rebuild kit which should give you the bore spec.

I recently got a dual disc master for a cafe bike at 5/8 which came packaged as 15mm
 
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