Furyous
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| posted on 16/5/13 at 11:47 PM |
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Benefits of Wilwood MCs over generics?
Is there any appreciable difference between the <£20 generic master cylinders and the ~£35 Wilwoods? I'm looking for a new MC for the clutch
and toying with the idea of trying a different ratio for the two brake cylinders (Currently 0.75" ) . If the Wilwoods are really that much
better I'll get some, otherwise I'll save the money and get some cheaper ones.
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rodgling
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| posted on 17/5/13 at 12:05 AM |
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I've got brand new Willwoods, and the seals have failed on two of them in two years. So... no, I wouldn't pay extra for them.
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zekill
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| posted on 17/5/13 at 06:30 AM |
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going to genuine Girling master cylinder is the best route for me.
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 17/5/13 at 06:42 AM |
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One of mine died before it was even put on the road!
I replaced it with another wilwood only cos I like things to match
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ashg
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| posted on 17/5/13 at 07:04 AM |
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girling or ap are my first choices.
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Doctor Derek Doctors
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| posted on 17/5/13 at 07:15 AM |
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A possible benefit is matching threads for all fittings, doesn't really seem worth it though. I have Wilwoods with Girling MC's and they
are fine.
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matt_gsxr
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| posted on 17/5/13 at 08:16 AM |
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I looked into this recently too:
non-branded are ~£25
Wilwood are ~£35
Actual Girling ones are ~£50
AP ones are even more
My view was that brakes are quite important so go the cheapest branded (i.e. traceable) part, which was Wilwood (so a direct replacement to what I had
that will make fitting straight-forward).
Matt
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I predict a Riot
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| posted on 17/5/13 at 02:47 PM |
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I fitted two Wilwood MCs to the Riot and one failed before 1000 miles.
And when one goes the fluid makes a hell of a mess in the cockpit.
I wish I had fitted Girling's and I suggest you do too.
The best advice is don't scrimp on brakes!
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phelpsa
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| posted on 17/5/13 at 04:36 PM |
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I've had two wilwoods fail on the clutch system, now on girlings.
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