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Re: REFLECTOR: Help on brakes?



In a message dated 5/28/99 6:30:54 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
dmartin@cougar.netutah.net writes:

> I noticed today that the elbow supplied in the factory kit does not fit
>  well into the master cylinder. I also remember hearing reports that some
>  have leaked  because the hole in the master cylinder is tapered, and the
>  brass elbow we have is not.
>  
>  Can anyone tell me where I can get a proper metric threaded fitting that
>  will fit all the way into the cylinder?
>  

Hi Dennis,

Aeroquip or Earl's Supply in LA may have what you need. Kosman Racing in 
Santa Rosa Calif is another. Whatever you wind up with, don't use teflon 
sealer on the threads. In a fitting that does not have to come off, I have 
used JB Weld epoxy to assure a leak proof fitting.

Dala Alexander
173 RG Gull Wing