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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Spanners39
When doing the M/Cyl rebuild it is essential that you clean out the feed and return holes in the bottom of the resevoir and flush the whole thing as blockages in the return can cause brake binding.
Thank you Sir I have flushed and cleaned every opening and orfice I can find on this system. Brake System Thanks again WP
 
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 09:48 AM
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When re-building the Master cyl you will need Snap-ring pliers. At least I did on mine
 
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When re-building the Master cyl you will need Snap-ring pliers. At least I did on mine
You will also need 2 beers and some cool 70's biker posters on the wall, and a decent Rock Station on the radio....CD's and albums do not create the right vibe
 
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You will also need 2 beers and some cool 70's biker posters on the wall, and a decent Rock Station on the radio....CD's and albums do not create the right vibe
Sounds like we might use the same decorator and Bud or Bud light? BG WP
 
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Use the lube or you may find getting that piston back into the caliper isn't so simple . Dot5 doesn't have any lubricating qualities to it at all , may feel slick but isn't . Under pressure like pressing a very close fit piston over that o-ring DOT 5 will grab not slide that's the problem . Any heavy silicon based O-RING lube for should work in a pinch and is compatible with DOT 5 .
 
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Originally Posted by WP50
Sounds like we might use the same decorator and Bud or Bud light? BG WP
Down in this part of the world you'd get deported for drinking Bud Light Monteiths is what I drink....but Speights or Lion Red will keep you from getting the bash too....
 
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