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2/28/2014 12:15pm
I know they changed the Master Cylinder on the '07 CRF's but not on the smokers. I think the MC will bolt right up, but will the caliper off of a CRF also bolt up to the CR125? Just looking for some increased braking power without spending loads on an oversized rotor.
CRF STUFF PERFORMANCE TIP #3
New link-type front brake master cylinder linkage and Bronze
Lever Pivot bushing improves front braking power by 15 percent!
In 2007 Honda made some major improvements to the front brake lever and master cylinder designs on the CRF 250R and 450R that greatly improved brake performance & feel. Basically the mating surfaces between the lever and master cylinder were upgraded to ball & socket link designs that greatly reduced friction. The pivot surface of the lever also got a bronze bushing upgrade. The result is a silky smooth feel at the lever that doesn’t fade away or require constant servicing. The previous style wasn’t bad when it was new, but quickly deteriorates to a notchy / stepped feel that makes it difficult to modulate the brakes. This upgrade is an excellent way to improve the brakes on your 2006 or older CRF R model and all CRF X models.
We have installed this upgrade on several older CRF's and the results are excellent.
You'll need one each of the following parts from your favorite HONDA dealer for this upgrade.
#3 MASTER CYLINDER SUB-ASSY.45510-MEN-J01 $126.89
#12 BOLT, HANDLE LEVER 90114-MEN-J01 $3.32
#13 COVER, R. HANDLE LEVER 53176-MEN-J01 $6.58
#20 SPRING, BRAKE LEVER 53174-KN5-006 $2.40
#23 ROD, PUSH 45525-MEN-J01 $6.26
#24 LEVER, R. HANDLEBAR 53171-MEN-J01 $21.71
(please note, these are HONDA retail prices Jan 2009)
Sounds like my response to your e-mail yesterday might not have gotten to you-
Here's a copy of it-
"Hi Adam,
Yeah you are good to go with the stock hose, bolts right up.
I don't think the calipers have changed since 2003, just make sure it's nice and clean and that the brake pins are in good shape.
Scott Hart
scott@motostuff.com
On Feb 27, 2014, at 10:52 AM, Adam Munich wrote:
Hi, I have a '07 CR125 without the new style master cylinder and lever, and want to do the conversion. I have a few questions about it.
Will the OEM brake hose mount right up?
Is the front caliper the same from the older models to the newer ones, and if so, do they work better?
Thanks for your time,
Adam Munich"
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Yes I,ve been searching for the cr braking upgrade. And I found it, ha. Is there any mc difference from 07 to 24 ? Thx
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