HEL BRAKE PUMPS
HELPERFORMANCE® - Brake Pumps
HEL-Performance® Radial Hand Brake Master Cylinder, 19 or 16 mm Piston Diameter! HMC-MK-I
!!! 2025 Price Reduction: Now Only €289.00 MSRP !!!
The HEL Performance radial brake master cylinder has now become a staple of the racing scene.
Machined from solid material (housing and lever) and a real steal for less than 300 euros!
It is available in two versions:
a) 19 mm piston diameter ( 19 x 18, 19 x 19, 19 x 20 mm)
b) 16 mm piston diameter ( 16 x 18, 16 x 19, 16 x 20mm)
Both the housing and the lever are milled from solid material at HEL Performance in Exeter (UK) using brand-new CNC machining centers. The housing is nickel-plated, and the lever is black anodized.
The newly developed brake levers come with two inserts that allow the pump’s gear ratio to be adjusted as needed.
Insert 1) has a center hole, while Insert 2) has an off-center hole.
Simply swap or rotate the insert to set the desired gear ratio for optimal control and brake feel.
The pumps are designed for use onboth the right and left sides of the handlebars !!! The bleed nipples and the brake line connection have the same thread (M10x1.00). This allows either the brake line or, optionally, the bleed nipple to be used at both holes.
Weight: Approx. 285 grams
Material : Housing / Lever = 6082-T6 aluminum, machined from solid
Pistons and screws = stainless steel
Housing: hard-coated or anodized
Lever: Anodized
Package Contents:
1 x radial brake cylinder with brake lever
2 x inserts for adjusting the lever ratio
1 x M10x1.00 stainless steel hollow screw with copper O-rings
Installation/Maintenance Instructions
An ABE is in the works!!
Note: HEL Performance brake master cylinders and calipers are not compatible with Castrol’s SRF Racing brake fluid! Using this brake fluid may cause seal failure under certain conditions.
HEL-Performance® Radial Hand Brake Master Cylinder V2 / "3-Seal Technology" NEW PRODUCT 2025
Available with a 19mm or 16mm piston diameter!
2nd generation of the popular radial brake master cylinder from HEL Performance.
Machined from solid metal (housing and lever)—and for less than 400 euros, it’s a real steal in this price range!
The brake master cylinder was redesigned with great care and expertise.
- 2 piston diameters: 16 and 19 mm
- Lever swap can be done in just a few seconds with a single screw
- 3 lever lengths: S2, M3, L4 (the M3 version is installed as standard; S2 and L4 are available as accessories)
- Sealed bleed nipples
- Brake pump with“3-Seal Technology”
- CNC-machined housing and lever
- CNC-milled folding lever as standard
- CNC-machined brake fluid reservoir available as an accessory
- Mechanical lever ratio easily adjustable.
a) 19 mm piston diameter ( 19 x 18, 19 x 19, 19 x 20 mm)
b) 16 mm piston diameter ( 16 x 18, 16 x 19, 16 x 20mm) - Integrated micro brake light switch
- Remote adjuster available as an accessory
Both the housing and the lever are milled from solid material at HEL Performance in Exeter (UK) using state-of-the-art CNC machining centers. The housing features a high-quality, modern CERACOTE coating, and the lever is anodized. (CERACOTE coating is also available in many colors as a special order)
The mechanical lever ratio can be easily adjusted to your personal preference using an integrated component. Super fast and convenient.
The newly developed brake lever is mounted to the housing with just a single screw. This makes it very easy and quick to replace the entire unit.
Weight: Approx. 300 grams
Material: Housing / Lever = 6082-T6 aluminum, machined from solid
Pistons and screws = stainless steel
Housing: CEARCOTE coating
Lever: Anodized
Package Contents:
1 x radial brake cylinder with brake lever and MICRO brake light switch
1 x M10x1.00 stainless steel hollow screw with copper sealing rings
Installation/Maintenance Instructions
An ABE is in the works!!
Note: Brake master cylinders and calipers from HEL Performance are not compatible with Castrol’s SRF Racing brake fluid! Using this brake fluid may, under certain circumstances, cause seal failure.
HEL-Performance® Radial Hand Brake Master Cylinder V2 / "3-Seal Technology" Race Edition (not for road use)
Available with a 19mm or 16mm piston diameter!
2nd generation of the popular radial brake master cylinder from HEL Performance. But in the Race Edition.
Machined from solid (housing and lever)
- Piston diameters: 17.5 and 19 mm
- Lever can be swapped in just a few seconds with a single screw
- 3 lever lengths: S2, M3, L4 (M3 is standard; S2 and L4 are available as accessories)
- Bleed nipples sealed
- Brake master cylinder with "3-Seal Technology"
- CNC-machined housing and lever
- CNC-milled folding lever as standard
- CNC-machined brake fluid reservoir available as an accessory
- Mechanical lever ratio easily adjustable.
a) 19 mm piston diameter ( 19 x 18, 19 x 20 mm)
b) 16 mm piston diameter ( 16 x 18, 16 x 20mm) - WITHOUT micro-stop light switch
- Remote adjuster available as an accessory
Both the housing and the lever are milled from solid stock at HEL Performance in Exeter (UK) using state-of-the-art CNC machining centers. The housing features a high-quality, modern CERACOTE coating; the lever is anodized. (CERACOTE coating is also available in many colors as a special order)
The mechanical lever ratio can be easily adjusted to your personal preference using an integrated component. Super fast and convenient.
The newly developed brake lever is mounted to the housing with just a single screw. This makes it very easy and quick to replace the entire unit.
Weight: Approx. 300 grams
Material: Housing / Lever = 6082-T6 aluminum, machined from solid
Pistons and screws = stainless steel
Housing: CEARCOTE coating
Lever: Anodized
Package Contents:
1 x radial brake cylinder with brake lever and MICRO brake light switch
1 x M10x1.00 stainless steel hollow screw with copper sealing rings
Installation/Maintenance Instructions
An ABE is in the works!!
Note: Brake master cylinders and calipers from HEL Performance are not compatible with Castrol’s SRF Racing brake fluid! Using this brake fluid may cause seals to fail under certain conditions.
HEL-Performance®CNC reservoir for radial hand brake pump V2 NEW PRODUCT 2025
Milled from the solid.
- CNC milled reservoir for brake fluid
- Inspection glass for fill level
- Can be used on the right and left of the handlebars (brake/clutch)
The reservoir is screwed onto the connection to the reservoir of the new MK-2 radial brake pump using an M12 screw. Can be easily adjusted to the optimum position by twisting. Housing milled from solid material on modern CNC machining centers at HEL Performance in Exeter (UK). Housing with high-quality and modern CERACOTE coating. (CERACOTE coating is also available in many colors as a special order)
Weight : Approx. 300 grams
Material : Housing / cover = 6082-T6 aluminum, milled from the solid
Housing : CEARCOTE coating
Scope of delivery:
1 x expansion tank for radial brake cylinders
1 x stainless steel banjo bolt M12x1.00 with copper sealing rings
Assembly instructions
Note: Brake pumps and brake calipers from HEL Performance are not suitable for use with SRF Racing brake fluid from Castrol! The use of this brake fluid may lead to defective seals.
HEL-Performance® Clutch Fitting, with a flip lever! ( The image does not show the flip lever)
The assembly is designed to visually match HEL Performance’s radial brake master cylinders.
On vehicles with mechanical clutch actuation (via Bowden cable), this allows for a visually uniform appearance on both sides.
It is often difficult to find a matching lever assembly for both sides.
Both the housing and the lever are milled from solid material at HEL Performance in Exeter (UK) using brand-new CNC machining centers.
A folding lever will be available as an accessory.
The assembly can also be mounted on either the right or left side of the handlebar!!!
Weight : Approx. 240 grams
Material : Housing / Lever = 6082-T6 aluminum, machined from solid
Housing: Black or gray
Lever: Anodized
Travel : The Bowden cable is moved/pulled approx. 12 mm. (Please check in advance whether the original lever assembly pulls the Bowden cable further than 12 mm, as is the case, for example, with a GSXR750)
Scope of delivery: 1 clutch assembly, installation/maintenance instructions.
An ABE or parts certificate is in preparation (for Germany only)
HEL-Performance® clutch fitting!
The fitting is designed to match the radial brake pumps from HEL Performance.
On vehicles with mechanical clutch actuation (via Bowden cable), the same look can be achieved on both sides.
It is often difficult to find a visually matching fitting for both sides.
Both the housing and the lever are milled from solid material on the brand new CNC machining centers at HEL Performance in Exeter (UK).
A folding lever will follow as an accessory.
The fitting can also be used on the right and left of the handlebar!!!
Weight : Approx. 240 grams
Material : Housing / lever = 6082-T6 aluminum, milled from the solid
Housing : Black or gray
Lever : Anodized
Cable travel : The Bowden cable is moved/pulled approx. 12mm. (Please check in advance whether the original fitting pulls the Bowden cable further than 12mm, e.g. on a GSXR750)
Scope of delivery: 1 clutch fitting, installation/maintenance instructions.
An ABE or parts certificate is in preparation (only for Germany)
HEL-Performance® Rear Brake Master Cylinder, 13mm Piston Diameter!
We’re continuing to move forward with new products from HEL Performance.
Next, we’re introducing the new brake master cylinder for the rear wheel.
It is available in two variants and versions:
a) 13mm piston diameter, black anodized housing
b) 13mm piston diameter, nickel-plated housing
c) 13mm piston diameter, black anodized housing, 2 x M10x1.00 connections for use with, e.g., a thumb brake
d) 13 mm piston diameter, nickel-plated housing, 2 x M10x1.00 connections for use with, for example, a thumb brake
The housing is milled from solid material at HEL Performance in Exeter (UK) using brand-new CNC machining centers.
Weight : Approx. ??? grams
Material: Housing = 6082-T6 aluminum, machined from solid
Pistons and screws = stainless steel
Housing: nickel-plated or anodized
Mounting: 1 x hole for M6 screw, 1 x slotted hole for M6 screw, hole spacing 40–50 mm
Included in delivery:
1 x brake cylinder
1 x M10x1.00 stainless steel hollow screw with copper O-rings
Installation/Maintenance Instructions
Accessories (not included): Expansion tank and connecting hose
An ABE is in the works!!
WhatsStoppingYou
Note: HEL Performance brake master cylinders and calipers are not compatible with Castrol’s SRF Racing brake fluid! Using this brake fluid may cause seal failure under certain conditions.
HEL-Performance® Combined Rear Brake Pump, 13mm Piston Diameter!
The combination brake pump for the rear wheel was developed so that a pump on the handlebars (whether thumb brake or pull brake) can be used in conjunction with the foot brake for the rear wheel. This is often required by the rules. In such cases, the foot brake must remain in place. However, an additional hand-operated brake pump is permitted.
The new combination brake pump has two connections:
A) M12x1.00 thread for the handlebar-mounted pump (e.g., thumb brake pump)
B) M10x1.00 thread for the line leading to the rear brake caliper
So how does it work?
Quite simply, the pump on the handlebars can be operated as long as the combined brake pump is not pressed.
The pressure is routed directly through the combination brake pump to the rear brake caliper.
However, when the handlebar pump is pressed, the combined brake pump can also be actuated.
In principle, the two pumps are arranged in series.
If the combined brake pump is pressed, you can press the handlebar pump as much as you want. Nothing happens because the inlet (M12x1.00) is “sealed off” by the piston in the combined brake pump.
Weight: Approx. 100 grams
Material: Housing = 6082-T6 aluminum, machined from solid
Piston and screws = stainless steel
Housing: Anodized
Mounting: 1 x hole for M6 screw, 1 x slotted hole for M6 screw, hole spacing 40–50 mm
Package Contents:
1 combination brake cylinder, 13 mm piston diameter
1 fork mount for brake lever
2 stainless steel hollow screws: 1 x M10x1.00 and 1 x M12x1.00, each with copper O-rings
WhatsStoppingYou
Note: HEL Performance brake pumps and calipers are not compatible with Castrol’s SRF Racing brake fluid! Using this brake fluid may cause seals to fail under certain conditions.
HEL-Performance®thumb brake pump TB-1
(Article is discontinued. Successor is the new thumb brake pump MK-II, handlebar mounting)
We are continuing with new products from HEL Performance.
Next up is the new radial thumb brake pump.
- The TB-1 is both tricky and ingenious.
- The many adjustment options should leave nothing to be desired in terms of customization.
- The clamp is aligned in the desired position and attached to the fork.
(NOTE: The clamp does not have a joint as shown, but is a one-piece clamp.
The fork or triple clamp must be loosened accordingly for installation). - The lever distance can be conveniently adjusted at any time as with the radial brake pump (adjustment wheel)
- The lever has a joint that can be used to position the end of the lever higher or lower.
- In addition, the end of the lever is in two parts. This allows you to adjust the length of the lever yourself.
Thumbs, what more could you want !!! ?? !!
It is available in two versions:
a) 13mm piston diameter, nickel-plated housing
b) 13mm piston diameter, black anodized housing
The lever itself is always supplied in black anodized.
The clamp (one-piece, without joint) for attachment to the fork can be selected in the following sizes/diameters,
and at no extra charge when ordering:
40 mm, 41 mm, 42 mm, 43 mm, 44 mm, 45 mm, 46 mm, 47 mm, 48 mm, 49 mm,
50 mm, 51 mm, 52 mm, 53 mm, 53.5 mm, 54 mm, 55 mm, 56 mm, 57 mm, 58 mm
Both housing and lever are milled from solid material on the brand new CNC machining centers at HEL Performance in Exeter (UK).
Weight : Approx. xxx grams (info to follow)
Material : Housing / lever = 6082-T6 aluminum, machined from solid
Piston and screws = stainless steel
Housing : nickel-plated or black anodized
Lever : Anodized
Scope of delivery:
1 x thumb brake cylinder with brake lever. Clamp for attachment to the fork tube, assembly/maintenance instructions.
1 x stainless steel banjo bolt M10x1.00 with copper sealing rings
Accessories (not included in the scope of delivery) : Expansion tank and connection hose
Note on delivery time: Depending on which version you order, the delivery time may be slightly longer. We will inform you in any case! In urgent cases, please check availability and delivery time with us in advance. Thank you.
We have created an article on the subject of thumb brake pumps in the FAQ. FAQ article thumb brake pump!
Note: Brake pumps and brake calipers from HEL Performance are not suitable for use with SRF Racing brake fluid from Castrol! The use of this brake fluid may lead to defective seals.
HEL-Performance® Thumb Brake Pump TB-2 - Short Lever (70 mm)
We’re continuing to move forward with new products from HEL Performance.
Next, we’re introducing the new TB-2 thumb brake pump.
- The TB-2 is the successor to the already successful TB-1.
- With its many adjustment options, it should meet all your personal needs.
- The clamp is mounted directly on the handlebars—not on the fork, as was previously the case. The pump can be positioned as desired.
- The lever spacing can be easily adjusted at any time—just like on a radial brake pump—using the adjustment wheel.
Thumb, what more could you want!! ?? !!
It is available in two versions:
a) 13 mm piston diameter, HARTCOAT BLACK housing
b) 13 mm piston diameter, HARTCOAT GREY housing
The lever itself is always supplied with a black anodized finish.
The clamp for mounting on the handlebar/stem has a 22mm diameter
Both the housing and the lever are milled from solid stock at HEL Performance in Exeter (UK) using brand-new CNC machining centers.
Weight: Approx. 265 grams
Material: Housing / Lever = 6082-T6 aluminum, milled from solid stock
Pistons and screws = stainless steel
Housing: Black or gray hard-coated
Lever: Anodized
Package contents:
1 x thumb brake cylinder with brake lever. 22 mm handlebar clamp, installation/maintenance instructions.
1 x M10x1.00 stainless steel hollow screw with copper O-rings
Accessories (not included): Expansion tank and connecting hose
We’ve created an FAQ article on how to connect a thumb brake pump. FAQ article: Thumb Brake Pump!
Note: Brake pumps and calipers from HEL Performance are not compatible with Castrol’s SRF Racing brake fluid! Using this brake fluid may cause seals to fail under certain conditions.
HEL-Performance® Thumb Brake Pump TB-2 - Long Lever (100 mm)
We’re continuing to move forward with new products from HEL Performance.
Next, we’re introducing the new TB-2 thumb brake pump.
- The TB-2 is the successor to the already successful TB-1.
- With its many adjustment options, it should meet all your personal needs.
- The clamp is mounted directly on the handlebars—not on the fork, as was previously the case. The pump can be positioned as desired.
- The lever spacing can be conveniently adjusted at any time—just like on the radial brake pump—using the adjustment wheel.
Thumb, what more could you want!!??!!
It is available in two versions:
a) 13 mm piston diameter, HARTCOAT BLACK housing
b) 13 mm piston diameter, HARTCOAT GREY housing
The lever itself is always supplied with a black anodized finish.
The clamp for mounting on the handlebar/stem has a 22mm diameter
Both the housing and the lever are milled from solid material at HEL Performance in Exeter (UK) using brand-new CNC machining centers.
Weight: Approx. 265 grams
Material: Housing / Lever = 6082-T6 aluminum, machined from solid
Pistons and screws = stainless steel
Housing: Black or gray hard-coated
Lever: Anodized
Package Contents:
1 x thumb brake cylinder with brake lever. 22-mm handlebar clamp, installation/maintenance instructions.
1 x M10x1.00 stainless steel hollow screw with copper sealing rings
Accessories (not included): Expansion tank and connecting hose
We’ve created an FAQ article on how to connect a thumb brake pump. FAQ article: Thumb Brake Pump!
Note: Brake pumps and calipers from HEL Performance are not compatible with Castrol’s SRF Racing brake fluid! Using this brake fluid may cause seal failure under certain conditions.
HEL-Performance® Handlebar Brake Pump PB-1 (Pullbrake) 10mm Piston Diameter
We’re continuing to move forward with new products from HEL Performance.
Next, we’re introducing the new handlebar brake pump.
It’s also sometimes called a “scooter brake” or, in English, a “pullbrake.”
- The PB-1 is already all the rage in some circles
- The pump comes with a handlebar clamp that allows you to adjust the pump’s position to suit your personal needs.
- The clamp is attached directly to the handlebar
- The lever spacing can be easily adjusted at any time, just like with a radial brake pump (adjustment wheel)
Wheelie and slide control made easy!! ?? !!
It is currently available with 10 mm, 11 mm, or 13 mm piston diameters
The housing, lever, and clamp are black anodized
Both the housing and the lever are milled from solid stock at HEL Performance in Exeter (UK) using brand-new CNC machining centers.
Weight: Approx. 275 grams
Material : Housing / Lever = 6082-T6 aluminum, machined from solid stock
Pistons and screws = stainless steel
Housing: black anodized
Lever : black anodized
Clamp: Black anodized
Scope of delivery:
1 x handlebar brake cylinder with brake lever and handlebar clamp for 22mm handlebar tube
1 x M10x1.00 stainless steel hollow screw with copper O-rings
Installation/Maintenance Instructions
Accessories (not included): expansion tank, connecting hose
Note: HEL Performance brake pumps and calipers are not compatible with Castrol’s SRF Racing brake fluid! Using this brake fluid may cause seals to fail under certain conditions.
HEL-Performance® Handlebar Brake Pump PB-1 (Pullbrake) 11mm Piston Diameter
We’re continuing to move forward with new products from HEL Performance.
Next, we’re introducing the new handlebar brake pump.
It’s also sometimes called a “scooter brake” or, in English, a “pullbrake.”
- The PB-1 is already all the rage in some circles
- The pump comes with a handlebar clamp that allows you to adjust the pump’s position to suit your personal needs.
- The clamp is attached directly to the handlebar
- The lever spacing can be easily adjusted at any time, just like with a radial brake pump (adjustment wheel)
Wheelie and slide control made easy!! ?? !!
It is currently available with 10 mm, 11 mm, or 13 mm piston diameters
The housing, lever, and clamp are black anodized
Both the housing and the lever are milled from solid stock at HEL Performance in Exeter (UK) using brand-new CNC machining centers.
Weight: Approx. 275 grams
Material : Housing / Lever = 6082-T6 aluminum, machined from solid stock
Pistons and screws = stainless steel
Housing: black anodized
Lever : black anodized
Clamp: Black anodized
Scope of delivery:
1 x handlebar brake cylinder with brake lever and handlebar clamp for 22 mm handlebar tube
1 x M10x1.00 stainless steel hollow screw with copper O-rings
Installation/Maintenance Instructions
Accessories (not included): expansion tank, connecting hose
Note: HEL Performance brake pumps and calipers are not compatible with Castrol’s SRF Racing brake fluid! Using this brake fluid may cause seals to fail under certain conditions.
HEL-Performance® Handlebar Brake Pump PB-1 (Pullbrake) 13mm Piston Diameter
We’re continuing to move forward with new products from HEL Performance.
Next, we’re introducing the new handlebar brake pump.
It’s also sometimes called a “scooter brake” or, in English, a “pullbrake.”
- The PB-1 is already all the rage in some circles
- The pump comes with a handlebar clamp that allows you to adjust the pump’s position to suit your personal needs.
- The clamp is attached directly to the handlebar
- The lever spacing can be easily adjusted at any time, just like with a radial brake pump (adjustment wheel)
Wheelie and slide control made easy!! ?? !!
It is currently available with 10 mm, 11 mm, or 13 mm piston diameters
The housing, lever, and clamp are black anodized
Both the housing and the lever are milled from solid stock at HEL Performance in Exeter (UK) using brand-new CNC machining centers.
Weight: Approx. 275 grams
Material : Housing / Lever = 6082-T6 aluminum, machined from solid stock
Pistons and screws = stainless steel
Housing: black anodized
Lever : black anodized
Clamp: Black anodized
Scope of delivery:
1 x handlebar brake cylinder with brake lever and handlebar clamp for 22mm handlebar tube
1 x M10x1.00 stainless steel hollow screw with copper O-rings
Installation/Maintenance Instructions
Accessories (not included): expansion tank, connecting hose
Note: HEL Performance brake pumps and calipers are not compatible with Castrol’s SRF Racing brake fluid! Using this brake fluid may cause seals to fail under certain conditions.
GMS 2-in-1 module for thumb brake & Co. 13mm piston diameter !
We continue to make progress with new products.
Topic "how do I actually connect the thumb brake".
We have a 2-in-1 module in our program.
With this module both
1) the thumb brake and
2) the normal foot brake can be connected to the module.
Both brake cylinders (thumb and foot) act on the rear brake calliper. This results in a total of 3 individual, closed circuits.
(1) Thumb to the module,
2) Foot cylinder to the module,
3) Module to the rear brake calliper.
An expansion tank is also connected to the module itself.
Piston diameter 13mm !!!
Weight : Approx. 245 grams
Material : Housing = aluminum, milled from the solid
Housing : hard-coated
Piston : hard-coated
Scope of delivery: 1 x 2-in-1 module
Expected to be available from the end of April 2021
Note: Brake pumps and brake calipers from HEL Performance are not suitable for use with SRF Racing brake fluid from Castrol! The use of this brake fluid may lead to defective seals.
Braided steel brake lines and kits from HEL Performance:
HEL-Performance® brake line kit, including banjo bolts** and accessories**
- No expansion of the lines at high temperatures
- eliminates the spongy feeling on the brake lever
- direct and precise braking point
- Teflon inner core with stainless steel sheathing
- only stainless steel connections
- Lower maintenance costs for the brake system
- Motorsport proven technology
* For availability and delivery with ABE or parts certificate, please refer to the latest version of our ABE, which you can download here as a PDF file:
www.help erformance.com/certification
The ABE is updated on an ongoing basis. If your vehicle is not or not yet included, please contact us directly.
(** is included, if required)