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Brake Fluid leak - 5/7/2008 10:25:57 AM

hottip

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I have a 2000 Road King and notice a fine spray of brake fluid on the front brake master cylinder. I replaced the rubber gasket and there seems to be less leakage but its still there. I don't know where this is coming from and its not enough that I need to add fluid but I want it fixed. Any suggestions would help.

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RE: Brake Fluid leak - 5/7/2008 12:38:55 PM

fxstcguy98

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Take the lid off and see if there is a scratch or dirt on the sealing surface. If you overtighten the screws, it will leak. You need to have them just snug enough that it won't come loose on it's own. Don't let that brake fluid get on your paint.

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RE: Brake Fluid leak - 5/7/2008 4:27:27 PM

xxxflhrci

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quote:

ORIGINAL: fxstcguy98

Don't let that brake fluid get on your paint.

DOT 5 doesn't harm paint.

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2000 Road King Classic. Andrews 26G cams, SE Stage I, DFO, V&H True Duals with Samson Fishtail Mufflers.

1977 XLH, Nearly bone stock.

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RE: Brake Fluid leak - 5/7/2008 4:29:10 PM

xxxflhrci

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Look in behind the brake lever and see it it is wet. It may be leaking from the piston seal and blowing all over the mastercylinder when the wind hits it. If it is wet back there, you need a rebuild kit. They are inexpensive and simple to install.

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2000 Road King Classic. Andrews 26G cams, SE Stage I, DFO, V&H True Duals with Samson Fishtail Mufflers.

1977 XLH, Nearly bone stock.

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