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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 10:41 AM
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Default Master cylinder leak

i just got finished w/ my new ape install from hcc

but i am having a very tiny leak o fbreak fluid where the cable screws into the master cylinder around the bamjo fittings

does anyone have any advice on what i need to do

i used the brass or copper washers from the factory setup
 
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 11:10 AM
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replace your copper washers.
 
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Originally Posted by roadgliderick
replace your copper washers.
good deal ill try that

is that something that is universal, cause i have some from a set of galfer brake lines that are new
 
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 12:27 PM
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You should replace the washers each time, as suggested. The washers are soft and you cut a groove in it when you tighten the fitting. If you re-use then you run the risk of the groove not lining up and leaking.

In terms of universal, any copper washer that is the same size will be fine
 
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Originally Posted by MILLER41143
good deal ill try that

is that something that is universal, cause i have some from a set of galfer brake lines that are new

as stated above as long as they are the same size.
 
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Originally Posted by roadgliderick
as stated above as long as they are the same size.
thanks !
 
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