Author Topic: Sport 1100 Master Cylinder perch  (Read 2153 times)

Offline Aaron D.

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Sport 1100 Master Cylinder perch
« on: August 09, 2015, 10:48:27 AM »
Good morning,

I just noticed my mc perch is cracked halfway through. Not sure how long it's been this way, I was preparing to do a fluid change when I noticed.

No luck searching on MG, I can call Harpers tomorrow, but is this a common bit or is it something special?

I could make one but I would prefer to have an OEM style bit there.

Thanks!

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Re: Sport 1100 Master Cylinder perch
« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2015, 10:51:13 AM »
The Brembo master cylinders are common between Ducati, Aprilia, and Guzzi.

I'd take a look at Ebay for a Ducati take-off.

Look at the backside of yours to confirm the piston size, and that it matches whatever replacement you buy.
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Re: Sport 1100 Master Cylinder perch
« Reply #2 on: August 09, 2015, 01:39:57 PM »
Mine broke, I made a new one out of steel.  Not difficult and looks OK.
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Re: Sport 1100 Master Cylinder perch
« Reply #3 on: August 09, 2015, 03:13:45 PM »
Mine broke, I made a new one out of steel.  Not difficult and looks OK.

You made a whole perch, or you made the clamp?
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Re: Sport 1100 Master Cylinder perch
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Re: Sport 1100 Master Cylinder perch
« Reply #4 on: August 09, 2015, 03:28:40 PM »
oops my mistake I thought he was talking about the aluminum doohicky that holds the brake reservoir.
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Re: Sport 1100 Master Cylinder perch
« Reply #5 on: August 09, 2015, 06:58:58 PM »
It is the aluminum doo-hickey, darned thing cracked at one of the "lightening" holes.

It would be pretty easy to make a new one, just thought I'd buy my way out of this.

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Re: Sport 1100 Master Cylinder perch
« Reply #7 on: August 10, 2015, 08:54:07 AM »
So the part is called a "tank support", and is an $8 part at Harpers. Go figure.

I guess I'll make sure my bleeders aren't terminally seized before I order it,  because calipers aren't too pricey either.

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Re: Sport 1100 Master Cylinder perch
« Reply #8 on: August 10, 2015, 06:14:44 PM »
So the part is called a "tank support", and is an $8 part at Harpers. Go figure.

I guess I'll make sure my bleeders aren't terminally seized before I order it,  because calipers aren't too pricey either.

If you are going to replace them 999 ducati calipers offer a significant upgrade.

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Re: Sport 1100 Master Cylinder perch
« Reply #9 on: August 10, 2015, 07:00:45 PM »
Thanks, I'll keep it in mind if needed-still hoping to find the little bracket first though,

 

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