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I received my Brembo 19 rcs MC yesterday. I bleed my brakes from the MC to the calipers, then from the calipers up to the MC. I've always had a solid brake lever with this method. However, with this new MC there is a bleed nipple. My question is do I bleed at this MC nipple first or last?
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Soulspinner, watch out for this: Brembo thread for banjo is 10x1mm, while braided lines usually have banjos 10x1,25 mm, thus you will probably need an adapter from axial to radial Master Cylinder and from 1,25 mm pitch to 1 mm.
Something like this.
 
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Soulspinner, watch out for this: Brembo thread for banjo is 10x1mm, while braided lines usually have banjos 10x1,25 mm, thus you will probably need an adapter from axial to radial Master Cylinder and from 1,25 mm pitch to 1 mm.
Something like this.
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Skywalker, this is what came with the MC, and here is my current setup. I know Speigler states only use aluminum crush washers so have that on order. The Brembo double banjo bolt is included. Do I need anything else? Thanks for the help!
 

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Some brake lines will not work well with the radial m/c outlet at 90 degrees, looks like based on your comment yours will (mine did as well), for those that don't there's an adapter that fits to the m/c outlet and orients the output to the same as stock, another opportunity point if it's not needed.

Bleed the m/c bleeder last. I found the Brembo to be considerably better, best of luck.
 

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I'd venture the Brembo screw should have the correct pitch to fit the Master Cylinder (1mm).
Concerning the adapter from axial to radial Master Cylinder, well, not sure you won't need one; the Brembo Master Cylinder (radial) has a completely different outward direction from the OEM (axial) one: it is rotated by 90°, and unless you have some big slack on your lines to compensate this, you will need an adapter from axial to radial MC to correctly route the lines.
Beware that if you buy an adapter this will most probably have 1,25mm pitch and you will need a pitch compliant closing screw, the Brembo one might not fit.
 
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Soulspinner, watch out for this: Brembo thread for banjo is 10x1mm, while braided lines usually have banjos 10x1,25 mm, thus you will probably need an adapter from axial to radial Master Cylinder and from 1,25 mm pitch to 1 mm.
Something like this.
Braided lines have the banjos you order them with. The thread pitch doesn't matter to the lines, it matters for the caliper and master. As pictured, the Brembo RCS unit comes with the required double or single banjo if it's ordered correctly.

@Soulspinner You should be ok with the fittings you have on your brake lines. The Corta Corsa RCS is different than the standard RCS but I believe the lines attach on the underside of the master in both cases. If you are getting new lines from Spiegler you'll need to us the tools they provide to rotate the fittings so the lines aren't twisted.

For bleeding new lines and a new master I like to get fluid to the calipers first. When I get fluid there, I will bleed the master so it pumps better. Basically, I open the bleeder and pull the lever then shut the bleeder before letting go of the lever. This prevents the master from trying to pull fluid/air back through the bleeder.

Your Corta Corsa is fancier than the standard RCS. It's got more adjustment. I picked up an RCS-17 Corta Corsa and don't quite know what I'm going to do with it yet. It was part of a package deal with a RCS-14 clutch master that's going on my KTM to match the RCS-14 brake master that I put on it.

Since Spiegler is providing replacement lines, you might be able to get them to put different fittings on the ends if you want them. I did an ABS bypass on my KTM and had them make full custom lines for it. I recommend talking to them about it since you've already got their ear for the replacements.
 

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Braided lines have the banjos you order them with. The thread pitch doesn't matter to the lines, it matters for the caliper and master. As pictured, the Brembo RCS unit comes with the required double or single banjo if it's ordered correctly.

@Soulspinner You should be ok with the fittings you have on your brake lines. The Corta Corsa RCS is different than the standard RCS but I believe the lines attach on the underside of the master in both cases. If you are getting new lines from Spiegler you'll need to us the tools they provide to rotate the fittings so the lines aren't twisted.

For bleeding new lines and a new master I like to get fluid to the calipers first. When I get fluid there, I will bleed the master so it pumps better. Basically, I open the bleeder and pull the lever then shut the bleeder before letting go of the lever. This prevents the master from trying to pull fluid/air back through the bleeder.

Your Corta Corsa is fancier than the standard RCS. It's got more adjustment. I picked up an RCS-17 Corta Corsa and don't quite know what I'm going to do with it yet. It was part of a package deal with a RCS-14 clutch master that's going on my KTM to match the RCS-14 brake master that I put on it.

Since Spiegler is providing replacement lines, you might be able to get them to put different fittings on the ends if you want them. I did an ABS bypass on my KTM and had them make full custom lines for it. I recommend talking to them about it since you've already got their ear for the replacements.
I'll talk with Spiegler regarding different fitting on the ends, appreciate, thanks!

I belive Skywalker was thinking I got a bro deal on a used 19 rcs and maybe it didnt come with the banjo bolt. However I missed that deal and decided to buy new.
 

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Spiegler is awesome! They are sending me custom made lines built to my specifications including crush washers as replacement for the lines I sent back due to rust developing under the clear cover.
Excellent company and customer service.
 

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I installed my MC yesterday along with new brake lines and pads (up front) and the bedding in process. I can say I now have the brakes I always wanted.
During the bleeding process I used 1.35 pints of Motul rbf 600 as the whole system was dry, front and rear.
Was a little concerned after consuming almost a whole pint and no brake lever. Bleeding the MC and then going back to the calipers then back to the MC etc, etc made the difference.
 

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Glad you like it.
I will be curious to know if you prefer the 18 or 20mm setting, when you'll have time to experiment.
 

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Glad you like it.
I will be curious to know if you prefer the 18 or 20mm setting, when you'll have time to experiment.
Same here, I did play around alittle with the different setting while bedding in my pads. Right now I have it on 18mm, and out of the three modes I have it on sport.
Appreciate the help and recommendation, happy with this purchase!
 

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Since I don't have the Corsacorta (Shortstroke) variant of the RCS 19, what is the race setting?
 

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Is it for different lever travel distance setting or what?
I must admit I'm totally unaware of this latest design from Brembo (latest ... I don't even know when it was first introduced ... ).

Edit: I went reading the description on Brembo website. It looks like a very interesting feature.
So you like the combination of 18mm setting and immediate bite?
 
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