Master cylinder suggestions?

slonomo · 01-08-2012, 01:54 PM

I getting ready to fab up my ATV suspension for the front end of my G1. I have acquired the front end suspension, hubs, rotors, calipers, brake lines, and handlebar master cylinder. What can I use for a master cylinder to tie into my brake pedal? Sand rail cylinder? Also, how do I know what size fittings will work with the fittings on the ATV lines? This is a 97 Yamaha Warrior braking system.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

jmz · 01-08-2012, 02:13 PM

I am going to try and do yhe same thing. I was think about trying to use a rear brake mc off a bike or quad. I also want to keep my parking brake.

jmz · 01-08-2012, 07:17 PM

Have you thought about how to mount the mc ?

slonomo · 01-09-2012, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmz

Have you thought about how to mount the mc ?

I was hoping to mount it down behind the brake pedal for a direct link, but without a master cylinder I can't take the measurements or come up with a mounting idea. So I need some suggestions on what master cyl to use first, any ideas? Any experience?

Unforgiven · 01-09-2012, 10:07 AM

you can take the mastercylinder off the handle bars(atv) and place on some round tubing on the frame and run a actuator bar to it from your pedal.

slonomo · 01-09-2012, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unforgiven

you can take the mastercylinder off the handle bars(atv) and place on some round tubing on the frame and run a actuator bar to it from your pedal.

It's funny that you suggested that, I actually was thinking the same thing! I just thought that would be too "hillbilly" of me?

Guess not LOL.

sho305 · 01-09-2012, 09:07 PM

That is what I have seen done; they mount the handlebar cylinder under the floor or behind the cowl and make a linkage for it. Some fiddle with the length of the handle to get the leverage right so the disks do not grossly over/under power the cart brakes. I would guess a setup is posted in here someplace, maybe the BB section.

slonomo · 01-09-2012, 10:42 PM

Thanks for the suggestions, maybe that's the easiest way to go. Doesn't sound too difficult and sounds like I can reuse the stock hydraulic lines. Maybe a threaded rod between the pedal and the cylinder handle with an adjustment there.

garydee · 01-09-2012, 11:11 PM

Take a look here at the Wilwood website. I certain you can find one that will work here. The Master Cylander on my ST4x4 came with a Wilwood..

http://www.wilwood.com/MasterCylinders/MasterCylinderList.aspx

Unforgiven · 01-10-2012, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slonomo

Thanks for the suggestions, maybe that's the easiest way to go. Doesn't sound too difficult and sounds like I can reuse the stock hydraulic lines. Maybe a threaded rod between the pedal and the cylinder handle with an adjustment there.

remember to place where you can service and add fluids,......

hillbilly?,.......don't make me get my banjo

01-08-2012, 01:54 PM	#1
slonomo Searching for The Way Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Medina, Ohio (NEOHIO) Posts: 11,441	Master cylinder suggestions? I getting ready to fab up my ATV suspension for the front end of my G1. I have acquired the front end suspension, hubs, rotors, calipers, brake lines, and handlebar master cylinder. What can I use for a master cylinder to tie into my brake pedal? Sand rail cylinder? Also, how do I know what size fittings will work with the fittings on the ATV lines? This is a 97 Yamaha Warrior braking system. Any help is greatly appreciated.

01-08-2012, 02:13 PM	#2
jmz Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Gonzales, Texas Posts: 585	Re: Master cylinder suggestions? I am going to try and do yhe same thing. I was think about trying to use a rear brake mc off a bike or quad. I also want to keep my parking brake.

01-08-2012, 07:17 PM	#3
jmz Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Gonzales, Texas Posts: 585	Re: Master cylinder suggestions? Have you thought about how to mount the mc ?

01-09-2012, 10:07 AM	#5
Unforgiven Feral Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Central Miss Posts: 1,931	Re: Master cylinder suggestions? you can take the mastercylinder off the handle bars(atv) and place on some round tubing on the frame and run a actuator bar to it from your pedal.

01-09-2012, 09:07 PM	#7
sho305 Vegas modded 420 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: West MI Posts: 15,445	Re: Master cylinder suggestions? That is what I have seen done; they mount the handlebar cylinder under the floor or behind the cowl and make a linkage for it. Some fiddle with the length of the handle to get the leverage right so the disks do not grossly over/under power the cart brakes. I would guess a setup is posted in here someplace, maybe the BB section.

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01-09-2012, 10:42 PM	#8
slonomo Searching for The Way Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Medina, Ohio (NEOHIO) Posts: 11,441	Re: Master cylinder suggestions? Thanks for the suggestions, maybe that's the easiest way to go. Doesn't sound too difficult and sounds like I can reuse the stock hydraulic lines. Maybe a threaded rod between the pedal and the cylinder handle with an adjustment there.

01-09-2012, 11:11 PM	#9
garydee Getting Wild Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 133	Re: Master cylinder suggestions? Take a look here at the Wilwood website. I certain you can find one that will work here. The Master Cylander on my ST4x4 came with a Wilwood.. http://www.wilwood.com/MasterCylinders/MasterCylinderList.aspx
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