2006-2007 front master cylinder leak?
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2006-2007 front master cylinder leak?
Local rumor is starting to have it that the 2006 and 2007 Softails (might affect the whole range) are having leak issues with the front master cylinder. A buddy of mine, who rides a 2006 Fatboy, had to replace the gasket and cover because of a leak. He got to talking with one of the techs at the dealership and he mentioned that they had done a number of these replacements on '06 and '07 bikes recently. After hearing this, I took a look at my master cylinder and it looks like the gasket is bulging a bit. Supposedly it might have something to do with the switch from DOT 5 to DOT 4 brake fluid at the Moco. Anyone else hear or experience this issue?
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RE: 2006-2007 front master cylinder leak?
I've noticed this too.......I recently changed my brake line to SS braided and after putting the cover back on the master cylinder after bleeding I noticed it leaking. I took it back off and just "snugged" the screws, didn't really tighten them too much and it quit leaking. I think overtightening the screws distorts the gasket.
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RE: 2006-2007 front master cylinder leak?
ORIGINAL: mojojones
I've noticed this too.......I recently changed my brake line to SS braided and after putting the cover back on the master cylinder after bleeding I noticed it leaking. I took it back off and just "snugged" the screws, didn't really tighten them too much and it quit leaking. I think overtightening the screws distorts the gasket.
I've noticed this too.......I recently changed my brake line to SS braided and after putting the cover back on the master cylinder after bleeding I noticed it leaking. I took it back off and just "snugged" the screws, didn't really tighten them too much and it quit leaking. I think overtightening the screws distorts the gasket.
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