brake master debacle

[jetmechmarty]

Yes, my writing skill leaves something to be desired. Suffice to say the 16mm master piston works better for this application.

[IanDMacDonald]

Definitely do not want to confuse the thread, but Phil advised me on a 14MM front MC, and it's a world of difference from the stock MC. That stiff brake mentioned is much more soft with the 14 mm.

[bikerphil]

Yep, 14MM is fine on a Standard with the smaller caliper pistons. The Special's larger caliper pistons need at least a 16MM master.

[ViperRon]

Volume becomes an issue if you use the original lines or longer lines that are not Stainless Steel because more volume is needed across a larger span like longer tubes and you can have swelling. I think that if you are going with a smaller master you definitely should use the stainless steel lines. I personally have the original setup but all rubber and seals have been replaced. No matter the load with 2 people I can make both brakes start to skid on a ruff hard road and that is the best you can get. However you need real flexibility with the front brake so it does not grab all of a sudden. On a dry road going straight your front is most of your braking power. Slick road or in a turn you do not want that front to grab you want sensitivity so you can feel it. Same applies to the rear to a degree but its easier to recover or control the slide out. A quick hard front brake action can slam you on the pavement.

The end result is it must slide wheels with load but be sensitive enough you can control it.