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Old 08-19-2008, 10:26 PM
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Default front brake MC with 11 mm piston?

I recently picked up a 1990 Yamaha DT200R (sweet little liquid-cooled two-stroke dual-purpose imported into Canada) and want to improve the braking feel at the front. The bike currently has a 1/2" (12.7 mm) diameter front brake MC and the feel is quite "wooden". I am, therefore, looking at replacing it with a 11 mm unit but would need one which has a mirror mount and brake light switch already in place. I know the new WR250R and Kawi KLX250S have just such a piece but as I want to pick something used up (eBay?) can anyone list other bikes which used a 11 mm diameter front MC that also alrady has the mirror stand and brake light swtich in place?

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Old 08-20-2008, 05:03 AM
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Did you try bleeding the brakes and changing pads, sometimes that's all you need.
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Old 08-20-2008, 02:41 PM
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yep, all been done, needs the MC
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Old 08-20-2008, 06:40 PM
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have you looked at any of the Magura stuff? seems like they had one in a couple diferent sizes?...
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Old 08-21-2008, 03:37 AM
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Magura, Nisin, and Brembo (to name but a few) all make them but I am hoping to find one on the cheap by going the used unit eBay route.
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Old 08-21-2008, 06:39 AM
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cheap used brakes don't belong on any motorcycle...
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Old 08-21-2008, 03:08 PM
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I partially agree. Sub-par or damaged parts, especially brakes, do not belong on a motorcycle but if in excellent condition they more than belong.
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