REFLECTOR: Leaky Master Brake Cylinders

[Michael Watson]

I have the same problem with both cylinders, was never able to
stop the leak. If you resolve it, please let us know,

On 10/12/07, Brian Michalk <michalk at awpi.com> wrote:
>
> My master cylinders leak a few drops per day.  I took them apart to
> figure out where it's coming from.  The best I can figure is it's the
> screw that goes in from the bottom.  It looks like this screw is to keep
> the assembly from exiting the cylinder.
>
> When I re-assembled them, I put a small gasket on the screw.  That
> didn't work.
>
> I think the tip is bottoming out in the housing, which keeps the head
> from getting tight.
>
> I was thinking about shaving off a few thousandths of the length of the
> screw.  Any other suggestions?
>
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Mike W.
1997 Velocity Elite RG
Franklin /IVO Electric CS
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