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Master Cylinder Stiffener???

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Old 01-21-2012, 08:16 PM
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What is the purpose of the master cylinder stiffener? Its ugly. OK I realize it stiffens the master cylinder. But how and is it necessary?
 
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It spreads the load the 2 mounting bolts see when you apply the brakes. It's mounted to a not-so-strong sprocket cover. Spreading the load keeps those bolts from busting out of those holes. Alot of ppl take em off though.
 
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What is the purpose of the master cylinder stiffener? Its ugly. OK I realize it stiffens the master cylinder. But how and is it necessary?
It aids insertion during the procreation process.

 
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It spreads the load the 2 mounting bolts see when you apply the brakes. It's mounted to a not-so-strong sprocket cover. Spreading the load keeps those bolts from busting out of those holes. Alot of ppl take em off though.
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