Alternative non-oem rear brake master cylinder?

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Alternative non-oem rear brake master cylinder?

Post by Snap » Wed Jul 07, 2010 4:28 am

I think i need to replace my rear master cylinder. My back brake is absolutely terrible - got a braided hose, new pads, rebuilt rear caliper and its still no good. I think the rear master cyl needs replacing.

Is there any master cyl from a newer bike that will fit? Maybe a motocross bike one maybe?

Thanks.

ps: Yep i know the rear brake on an nc30 are crappy anyway but i want to sort mine so at least it'll work okish.

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Re: Alternative non-oem rear brake master cylinder?

Post by Neosophist » Wed Jul 07, 2010 7:12 pm

Have you bedded the new pads in / bled the rear brake properly and made sure it's adjusted properly?
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Re: Alternative non-oem rear brake master cylinder?

Post by Snap » Thu Jul 08, 2010 4:10 am

Yep done all that.

Any alternatives?

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Re: Alternative non-oem rear brake master cylinder?

Post by Cammo » Thu Jul 08, 2010 6:57 am

All late model honda nissin rear master cylinders look the same to me, but I guess you'll need to measure up the bolt distance.
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Re: Alternative non-oem rear brake master cylinder?

Post by Drunkn Munky » Thu Jul 08, 2010 10:41 am

Ive never had a NC with a decent rear brake, not one of there strong points i think.

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Re: Alternative non-oem rear brake master cylinder?

Post by CRM » Thu Jul 08, 2010 1:51 pm

i feel his pain, my UK bike has a superb rear brake yet the import is utter shite.
and the RC just seems to make the wheel dusty and thats about it.
i use the rear brake quite alot. i think its an age / generation thing, growing up riding 125LC's and 350LC's with shit front brakes, you kinda relied on the rears.
i personaly find it comfier to slow down using the rear, being a 15 stone fat boy braking with the front just makes me wrists ache :whistle:
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Re: Alternative non-oem rear brake master cylinder?

Post by Neosophist » Thu Jul 08, 2010 9:30 pm

lol i'm the opposite.

The rears only ever used for being too hot in corners and standing at hills / traffic lights... :whistle:
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