Leaking brake fluid
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Vancouver, B.C.
RE: Leaking brake fluid
Flip the lid around. There is a front and a back to them......and if you want a chrome lid, don't buy one. I have one NEVER OPENED that I will GIVE you. Just give me your address. I'll send it to ya.
I bought one and then discovered that one came with the chrome master cylinder kit I bought.
CN
I bought one and then discovered that one came with the chrome master cylinder kit I bought.
CN
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Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Slidell, Louisiana
RE: Leaking brake fluid
Mine started to leak a little after i did the chrome switches. I think it had something to do with the master cylinder laying on its side while i changed the switches. live and learn i guess.
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2007
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RE: Leaking brake fluid
ORIGINAL: roxnatwist
Mine leaked on my 07 RKC. I was more concerned with the brake fluid getting blown onto my tank and screwing up the paint. I immediately replaced the stock cover with a chrome one and new gasket; I haven't had any leakage since. I think it's a common problem but you'll never get the MoCo to own up to it.
Mine leaked on my 07 RKC. I was more concerned with the brake fluid getting blown onto my tank and screwing up the paint. I immediately replaced the stock cover with a chrome one and new gasket; I haven't had any leakage since. I think it's a common problem but you'll never get the MoCo to own up to it.
Peter
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Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 486
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From: Amarillo, Texas
RE: Leaking brake fluid
I didn't realize mine was leaking until I noticed the paint bubbling up on the lid. I checked the screws and thightened them. I ended up taking the lid off and stripping the paint and repainting it. Seems to be fine now. Brake fluid is the best paint stripped in the world so be careful. Check those screws regular.
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 285
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From: georgia
mine leaked on my bob, moco replaced it 3 days later the leak was worse got fluid on my tank and front fender. Moco replaced the whole master cylnder and sprayed my tins
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Joined: Feb 2009
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From: NW NC
I have the chrome front master on my 01 RK. Hell, not much that isn't chrome. Anyway the only time mine leaked was when I had an Indy install chrome calipers and polished rotors. Most every connection was loose so I filled it with fluid, tightened everything and have not had a problem since. Needless to say that was the last time I used that guy. I don't care if somebody smokes pot but don't do it when you are working a my bike....
