Brembo RCS master cylinder

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  1. Simonypvs

    Simonypvs Active Member

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    Hi,

    Thought I had finished my RR8 but I am disappointed with the brakes.

    It has some race spec brembo pads in it which I am planning on replacing with HH pads and I am considering replacing the ISR master cylinder with a Brembo RCS unit.

    Has anyone used one and what did you think?

    Any feedback would be greatly appreciated


    Simon
     
    #1 Simonypvs, Apr 2, 2012
  2. fez.57

    fez.57 Well-Known Member

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    You will be better of replacing the pads first and seeing if that gives you the result you are after.

    Chances are they are as race pads on the road really wont work unless your risking your life into every corner just to keep some heat in them
     
    #2 fez.57, Apr 2, 2012
  3. phantomx0_1

    phantomx0_1 Active Member

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    On my 2010 I think the brakes are Awesome. Are they different on the 08??
     
    #3 phantomx0_1, Apr 2, 2012
  4. Bobmg

    Bobmg Active Member

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    I would first try Brembo fast road and track pads sold by HPS about £85 for both sides mega bite on these pads , if thats not enough go for the RCS unit , I have this combination on my bike , did a track day at Cadwell and could just about out brake any one that was there that day ,I got the Brembo RCS from a site abroad , alot cheaper then anyone over here , will post site up when i find it!!!!

    CarpiMoto

    CarpiMoto - Radial Brake Master Cylinder Brembo 19RCS

    Brembo Brake Pads for Honda motorcycles

    CarpiMoto - Radial Brake Master Cylinder Brembo 19RCS
     
    #4 Bobmg, Apr 2, 2012
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  5. Simonypvs

    Simonypvs Active Member

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    I think it may well be the pads that are in the bike.

    I will try them first before doing anything too drastic!
     
    #5 Simonypvs, Apr 2, 2012
  6. Bats

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    The rcs master is amazing!! i had a rr7 shit brake put new pads braided lines etc still shit got a rcs AMAZING!!

    Ive now got it fitted to my 2011 abs model again amazing!!!
     
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  7. Bikeracer1098

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    Get a 20 ratio Brembo master cylinder fitted to the bike.

    Fitted one of these yesterday along with HEL lines and it has transformed the bike - night and day over standard setup.

    The RCS unit cost approx £120 more than the fixed ratio. The only difference appart from the flip up lever is that you can change the ratio from 18 to 20.

    However the 20 ratio is perfect!!!! and saves you £120, to pay for the matching clutch lever!!!
     
    #7 Bikeracer1098, Apr 3, 2012
  8. Bats

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    The the 20 is the same near enough but i had to have the rcs for bling ;)
     
    #8 Bats, Apr 3, 2012
  9. dan.1moore1

    dan.1moore1 Senior Member

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    Same mate but the Brembo cylinders are just awesome . You gotta try 1 to realise . Totally different feel to standard , intact people say not to put the full on race ratio Brebo cylinders on road bikes as they can be to violent for road use . Emergency stop and over the bars lol
     
    #9 dan.1moore1, Apr 3, 2012
  10. dan.1moore1

    dan.1moore1 Senior Member

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    Simon has an ISR cylinder on guys . More bling than Brembo in my opinion . Its gotta be a pad fault as they are meant to be awesome
     
    #10 dan.1moore1, Apr 3, 2012

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