REFLECTOR: Leaking Brake Master cylinder

[Brian Michalk]

I had chronic leaking problems with my cylinders.
I used RTV to seal the plastic reservoir, the pin that keeps the plunger 
in the housing, and the compression fitting.  Nothing worked.

I ended up buying new cylinders that are better, have the correct tapped 
fittings and cost half as much.

Lou Stedman wrote:
> On a similar subject, can we get a replacement for the plastic 
> cylinder and the cap? If so, do you have a source?
>  
> Lou Stedman
> Velocity N7044Q
> Olean, NY
>
>     ----- Original Message -----
>     *From:* Michael Watson <mailto:mikewatsspg at gmail.com>
>     *To:* Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
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>     *Sent:* Wednesday, February 13, 2008 12:32 PM
>     *Subject:* Re: REFLECTOR: Leaking Brake Master cylinder
>
>     Thanks Mack,
>
>     I'll watch it and see if it's deteriorating, If it does, I'll
>     change to
>     the electricians tape.
>
>     Mike
>
>
>
>     On Feb 13, 2008 11:17 AM, <MMurp16900 at aol.com
>     <mailto:MMurp16900 at aol.com>> wrote:
>
>         Hi Mike
>         I Have used your method of black electricians tape to seal the
>         METCO master cylinders.But experienced TEFLON tape dissolved
>         when used with dot 5.
>         Now We are converted to toe /Cleveland and 5606 fluid is used
>         brakes and gear.
>         Mack 
>
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>     -- 
>     Mike W.
>     1997 Velocity Elite RG
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