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06 Aug 2022 05:20 #871754 by blipco
Replied by blipco on topic Wilwood master cylinder
EX 500 mc works as well. It has a 14mm bore compared to the 17mm bore of the ZRX. Actually my memory is failing me but the ex500 mc bore is small enough to make a noticeable difference in brake lever pull over the ZRX.
There is no difference externally between the two.

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06 Aug 2022 18:24 #871789 by Elfarm98648
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I installed and bled the ZRX1200 MC today. It works loads better than the Amazon one. I was also reminded today why I didn’t want to swap MCs, the dual calipers are an absolute pain to bleed correctly. Got it all figured out though and I am happy with the change. 

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06 Aug 2022 21:28 #871797 by blipco
Replied by blipco on topic Wilwood master cylinder
The ZRX owners go with the ex500 MC.

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06 Aug 2022 21:56 #871798 by TexasKZ
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And often four piston calipers from 1990s Suzukis.

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07 Aug 2022 18:50 #871863 by Elfarm98648
Replied by Elfarm98648 on topic Wilwood master cylinder
Not sure about the EX500 MC but I wanted to provide my honest opinion on the ZRX1200 after about 100 miles of use. Holy cow what a difference it has made, the brakes are more responsive, the lever adjustment is extremely helpful and better than the 14mm bore of the Amazon MC, I don’t have to pull the lever halfway to get a decent stop out of them. If anyone is ever considering picking one up I would definitely recommend it! 

I just looked at the Amazon listing for my old MC and it has a 14 mm bore, it I definitely prefer the increased braking ability of the 17mm bore from the ZRX1200 Master cylinder. 

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