Topic: phenolic brake piston

[DEL]

I've read a couple of project build posts where a phenolic brake piston is mentioned. 
From what I can gather a member of this forum  modifies an existing piston to adapt it for 500,550,etc. use.
Are these replacement pistons still available, where are they available and at what cost?
If any member has used these items a report on their efficiency and effectiveness would be appreciated.
Thanking in advance any member for information re guarding this item.
Cheers,
DEL

 

[Vreihenmotor6]

I tried to message the guy on here but haven't heard back yet

[bender01]

Kevin 400? I believe he moved to another continent! Africa if I remember correctly. He said he will be back eventually. I searched e-bay quick ! and didnt see him there. Post in parts wanted. its possible some one bought a few and has an extra!

[Danno]

I did not care for the phenolic piston on my 550  took it out and put the stock piston back in after polishing it to a shine in my opinion works better there are also ceramic pistons available too but after seeing one shatter I won't use them either

[bryanj]

Dave Silver now also sells a Stainless repro pisto cheaper than a genuine plated one

[MoMo]

I think it is a different Kevin, not the one with the store.  Should be kevin400f, and I have the product in at least 4 of my bikes, no problems. In my mind if the piston is designed to bring a large GM car down from a high speed panic stop it should work well on my   puny Honda...Larry

[Duke McDukiedook]

No problems with Kevin's phenolic on my 750 for the past 3 years, stops it perfectly fine.

[Really?]

Aren't both kevin's somehow related, even if only with regards to the store.  'sides, I thought he moved to Bangkok or something like that.