REFLECTOR: Leaking Brake Master cylinder

[len.baxter at gm.com]

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

Can you share what cylinders you used and where to get them????

Thanks

Len 
XLRG




Brian Michalk <michalk at awpi.com> 
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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
>     <mailto:reflector at tvbf.org>
>     *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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