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Re: [ST] st Digest, Vol 9, Issue 41



BINGO!!

increased lever pressure is required with a larger master cylinder (not
a big deal), but lever travel is REDUCED

this makes it easier to simultaneously control twistgrip and brake
lever, but it can also increase the likelihood of lockup when you panic
and grab a handful

Neil

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From: "Sprint ST" <sprint_st@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2005 2:59 PM
Subject: Re: [ST] st Digest, Vol 9, Issue 41


>
>
> I've seen the bigger MC position argument before, but I believe the
key word
> is "Brembo" not Nissan.  A larger MC actually means you must apply
more
> force to get the same braking, all other things being equal. A lot of
guys
> say they see amazing improvement with addition of just another brake
line or
> the 5/8 Nissan MC that SkyKing sells.  I really believe the change
they see
> is more from the process of fiddling with the calipers in the process
of
> bleeding, etc during install.  Brembo is another thing all together.
It is a
> better designed piece of gear and would probably feel better if you
had the
> exact same size as the Nissan.
> Rod
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