Rear Master Cylinder Dilemma
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Rear Master Cylinder Dilemma
My shovel came with a set of Thunder Heart forward controls on it and a little while ago they started leaking from the plunger.
I was told by the Thunder Heart rep that a Kelsey Hayes rebuild kit would fix it so I ordered it, rebuilt them and within 40 or so miles it started leaking again. Apparently they don't make this particular master cylinder anymore so I'm kind of stuck.
Either I need to order a new set of controls, or try to retrofit a different master cylinder to the bike. I want to get back on the road as soon as possible seeing as how the weather is finally getting nice around here.
Anyone have any suggestions?
I was told by the Thunder Heart rep that a Kelsey Hayes rebuild kit would fix it so I ordered it, rebuilt them and within 40 or so miles it started leaking again. Apparently they don't make this particular master cylinder anymore so I'm kind of stuck.
Either I need to order a new set of controls, or try to retrofit a different master cylinder to the bike. I want to get back on the road as soon as possible seeing as how the weather is finally getting nice around here.
Anyone have any suggestions?
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take it back apart and check your re-work. Clean all the parts with alcohol and blow dry before re-assembling. You should be able to find the little piece if rubbish causing the leak. You might need to polish the internals; use 400-800 grit crocus cloth, then the alcohol to rinse it.
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Bob Frangenberg
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01-13-2021 02:45 AM