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Motorcycle front master cylinder types

 

Motorcycle front brake cylinder types


Guide to recognise various types of front master cylinder styles used on motorcycles

 

 

 
       
  One of the most common styles of master cylinder used for naked, street, sports & dualsport/MX  motorcycles.
Hose bolts in from the left side of the motorcycle, bolt screwing in to the right.
  Prevalent as standard on sports and some naked & street motorcycles.
Hose bolts in from the bottom of the master cylinder, bolt screwing in upwards.
  One of the most common styles of master cylinder used for naked, street, sports & dualsport/MX  motorcycles.
Hose bolts in from the front of the motorcycle, bolt screwing in to the back.
 
         
     
  More common on dualsport/MX  motorcycles, especially Brembo equipped ditbikes.
Hose bolts in from the rear of the master cylinder, bolt screwing in to the front.
  Only seen on after market master cylinders.
Hose bolts in from the top of the master cylinder, bolt screwing downwards.