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Sudhanshu Sabharwal
December 2, 2025

Front Brake Master Cylinder – fitment & spongy lever after upgrade 3

  • December 2, 2025
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Replacing stock master cylinder with an aftermarket unit. Lever feels a bit spongy even after a quick bleed. Looking for best-practice on piston size, banjo/crush washers, ABS compatibility, and bleed order.

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Sudhanshu Sabharwal
December 15, 2025

Is this right? Check rotor thickness/runout; warped rotors knock pads back. 

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Sudhanshu Sabharwal
December 15, 2025

Check lever ratio on the new MC; some road/track levers change feel

 

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January 14, 2026

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January 29, 2026

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January 15, 2026

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January 29, 2026

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January 29, 2026

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January 29, 2026

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February 17, 2026

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March 4, 2026

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