How to Install a Brembo 19RCS (or Basically Any Front Brake Master Cylinder) in Great Detail

[@ComputerGeekOnTwoWheels]

I just got a 19RCS Corsa Corta for my Honda and you answered all my questions. Thanks.

[@hiimchad]

Glad you found this helpful! Enjoy the new MC ✌️

[@d675ose7]

44teeth all the way! 👏🏻 Their channel (and this one) kept me going through covid lockdowns😃 RCS19 is another great mod that is worth doing on the 675r😌

[@hiimchad]

I love BvG and Fagan! Those dudes are the best and their talk show was hilarious 😂 Definitely a worthwhile upgrade! Had you added one to your Daytona?

[@d675ose7]

@@hiimchad yep, I did that mod on both the 675 & 675r actually...☺️ - used an adjustable “butterfly bolt” to re-use & mount the original brake fluid reservoir on the 2009 - the RCS19’s are bling additions and do give a definite improvement in feel & braking power (along with the right pads)😌

[@hiimchad]

@@d675ose7 Awesome! Massive improvement indeed! I tried pads first, then fluid, and now that I have all three I feel like everything is working well. 🙂

[@tezzrterry7485]

The Brembo is a nice unit, I have one on a Suzuki. The bleeder nipple is a great feature, not many bikes have that. Just a tip for racing, take the calipers apart and clean out the old fluid behind the pistons. Bleeding doesn't replace much of it, and brake fluid wears out pretty quickly. Good luck racing.

[@hiimchad]

It is indeed! I appreciate the tip. I've been routinely flushing the fluid and cleaning the pistons between race weekends, and the brakes have great well so far!

[@douggooch5381]

Hi Chad, brilliant video of master cylinder replacement technique. You have a flare for instruction detail and would make a very good instructor of any subject that you tackle. Be aware of how much more braking power you will now have and go easy until you get used to the new master cylinder setup.

[@hiimchad]

Thank you Doug! I feel I always get a bit too far into the weeds with these, but grateful for your positive feedback. 🙂 I was very mindful the first time out with it and it still scared me the first few times I used it! A powerful tool indeed. I'll be posting a more detailed review of it later this week. I made some mention of it in the video before this one, but wanted to keep it light there as I think it deserves its own segment. Thank you as always for your support of me and the channel! 🙌

[@NHlocal]

I just invested in the HEL 19mm adjustable front master cylinder. My new sponsor carries them and I was able to get it for a really good discount. I haven't mounted it up yet but soon. Also got the HEL braided lines to go with it. The stock Brembo setup on my ZX10R is pretty good with some quality pads but I'm sure it'll be noticeably better after the upgrade. Hoping to see some more of your on track video. Thanks for sharing and keep yourself safe! 😃👍❤🏍🏁 Randy

[@hiimchad]

Thanks Randy! Hope all is well and the HEL MC is working nicely 😁✌️

[@NHlocal]

@@hiimchad 😎👊

[@aldo5658]

Thank you so much, doing most, if not all work as much as I can on my 04 zx6r . Just bought my upgraded master cylinder & lever. Looking fwd to doing my own upgrades !❤

[@PaulJ71]

44 teeth dude glad you follow statham and perkins great vid as always

[@hiimchad]

Thanks Paul! Big fan of the 44T guys! Miss their regular vids, but am always quick to watch when they drop something new. 🙂

[@kapow378]

Love the 44teeth t-shirt!

[@hiimchad]

I need a new one! It’s starting to fade 😭

[@jamest5149]

Love the T-shirt 👍

[@hiimchad]

Thanks! It’s getting a little tired to might be time for a new one soon. 🙂

[@m2ugu824]

Thank you for the video, because of you I had ordered mine as well. I noticed in the manual it said to do the bleed first at the master than continue to the calipers. Do you remember encountering any issues after? Pressure wise I presume?

[@johnnylucid]

Thanks for the content. Keep up the excellent work.

[@hiimchad]

Will do! Always appreciate your support Johnny, hope you're doing well! 🙂✌️

[@Sanfterhund]

You forgot to mention the stickers! One of the most important components.

[@hiimchad]

How could I forget! +10 hp

[@joek81981]

Hey I just got the 17 RCS corsa corta for my bike and this video is just what I wanted to see. Basically the same thing. The bike is reeeeally new, and there's no other bikes quite like it right now, so I'm kinda winging it. And talking to Brembo themselves is actually kinda difficult. Google will help you translate, fyi. They said 17mm for mine, which makes sense after hearing them out. The res and bracket, believe it or not, was my issue, and reason for finding the video. Good shit, sir!

[@joek81981]

I don't even wanna say what my issue was, btw. Its dadgum embarrassing. lolol

[@hiimchad]

We all make mistakes! No shame in that, especially when you're trying to do it yourself and blaze the trail! Glad you found this helpful, and appreciate the kind words. 🙂✌️

[@conradicalized]

despite the intro, it only JUST clocked for me that your youtube user name is "Hi, I'm Chad" all lowercased. no spaces...instead of "HIM CHAD", all lowercased, no spaces. Always just figured you'd picked a YT name based on caveman english.

[@hiimchad]

For what it’s worth, you’re not the first person to think that 😂🤣😂 No caveman English here, just lazy capitalization 🫠

[@moggel6]

I want to install this on my speed triple 1200 only I can’t find the cable from the brake switch . Do you know how this works ?

[@hiimchad]

@@moggel6 on a Speed Triple, I'm not sure. But, if it has a Brembo master cylinder from the factory like my Daytona did, the original brake switch may fit on the 19RCS. Compare it with the one that came with the 19RCS. If it looks the same, you should be able to remove it and put it on the 19RCS.

[@__Max-oe6zm]

22:25 what's going on with the air bubbles in the tube seen in the background? I've seen that before and it it was driving me nuts.

[@deagleusp]

Hi! Can you tell me how much torque the reservoir bolts have? thanks!

[@hiimchad]

Hi! I can't remember off the top of my head. Are you looking for torque for the bolts that holt the reservoir to the perch?

[@Omar_675_24]

Hi Chad,i want buy a brembo pr 19x18 for mi daytona,to use it on track and street.its ok the 19x18 or better 19x20 for track and street.Thanks :)

[@hiimchad]

Personally I would recommend the 19RCS over the 19x18 or 19x20. As I understand it, the ratio click system enables you to switch between 18 and 20 ratios, effectively giving you performance similar to either the 19x18 or 19x20, depending on the setting chosen. I use my 19RCS with the 18 setting, as the 20 setting causes the lever to require much more force to pull.

[@AntiPlatitude]

I want one so bad!

[@hiimchad]

I would say it's well worth the money! Once the fluid is up to temp, it's incredibly consistent. Definitely frightened myself the first time I went for the brakes hard though. 😅 I had a feeling for it after just a few sessions.

[@lices]

this fits and R6 2008 right? also the stop lights are the same (universal) for every bike ? for my r6 spec

[@hiimchad]

I'm not sure if the brake light switch will be a direct swap but a new one is included with the master cylinder and can be plugged or spliced in. Other than that, it is a universal master cylinder, just make sure to get one with the right size banjo bolt for your brake lines.

[@karansawhney2906]

Chad, what was the reason to bleed the old master cylinder before removing it?

[@hiimchad]

@@karansawhney2906 to minimize the mess when disconnecting the banjo bolts and brake lines. If I hadn't done that, brake fluid would have leaked as soon as I broke the banjos loose, and brake fluid will eat paint and finishes.

[@karansawhney2906]

@@hiimchad Thanks man. Installed mine!Y Mk19 didn’t come with any instructions so thank you for the instructions and torque specs.

[@Supersaiyanwolf]

Are you using brembo stylema 100mm for this bike ?

[@hiimchad]

Nope! It has the original Brembo M4 calipers.

[@hks071]

I m so annoyed. The rubber seal on the cap is missing on mine. It was leaking fluid everywhere on my fairing. So pissed off.

[@hiimchad]

Sorry to hear! Did you contact Brembo or the retailer you purchased it from?