Can you JB Weld a Master Cylinder Assembly?
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Stage IV
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Can you JB Weld a Master Cylinder Assembly?
Hey Guys,
Hopefully not as sketchy as it sounds; but Ive got an 01 sporty that had a split on the master cylinder assembly by the brake lever.
While I was inspecting the bike for the season I noticed a crack on the underside by the brake lever housing. I removed the pin holding the lever and the piece broke clean off. It *looks* like it could be JB welded/epoxied back on, but seeing as how its a crucial area would this be a good idea?
Hopefully not as sketchy as it sounds; but Ive got an 01 sporty that had a split on the master cylinder assembly by the brake lever.
While I was inspecting the bike for the season I noticed a crack on the underside by the brake lever housing. I removed the pin holding the lever and the piece broke clean off. It *looks* like it could be JB welded/epoxied back on, but seeing as how its a crucial area would this be a good idea?
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Are parts really that expensive in Canada that you would Micky mouse a brake system item?
I can see the tombstone now " Here he lies, he was to cheap to fix it right" Please don't!
I can see the tombstone now " Here he lies, he was to cheap to fix it right" Please don't!
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I got a clutch perch epoxied back together in a pinch to get a buddy back home once
On a master cylinder put me down as a NO.
I have been known to do some stupid/ crazy crap before LOL
WP
On a master cylinder put me down as a NO.
I have been known to do some stupid/ crazy crap before LOL
WP
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That would only be acceptable on the side of the road so you could limp the bike home.
Go on the Bay and find a used replacement. I am sure you know that is the right answer, there are no silver bullets when it comes to fixing motorcycles. Good luck.
Go on the Bay and find a used replacement. I am sure you know that is the right answer, there are no silver bullets when it comes to fixing motorcycles. Good luck.
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Something can be repaired and work fine. Brakes and tires are not where I go cheap or questionable.
