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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 12:41 PM
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Default Replacing Front Master Brake Cylinder Cover

Just noticed last night that the front master brake cylinder cover (09 FLHR) is chipping around the gasket area. Will get a replacement cover on my way home. I have the service manual at home but would like to ask if this is going to be a simple remove and replace job. Don't want to mess with it if it's going to be more involved. Will I also need a new gasket?

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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 12:52 PM
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no just loosen the screws and replace cover very easy
 
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 01:02 PM
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It's simple, but don't over tighten the screws or it will leak again and ruin the new cover. I put a chrome one on because of this.
Tighten the screws just to it starts to compress the seal around the top of the master cylinder.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 01:04 PM
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What Scarabsport said. Do Not over tighten the screws!!!!
 
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Gasket is leaking replace it with new cover don't over tighten the screws!
 
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