How do you fix the front brake master cylinder on a motorcycle?
How do I rebuild the brake master cylinder on my motorcycle?
- Step 1: Remove the master cylinder.
- Step 2: Remove the rubber boot.
- Step 3: Remove the circlip.
- Step 4: Take out the piston and spring.
- Step 5: Check and clean the cylinder.
- Step 6: Fit the new seals to the new piston.
- Step 7: Fit the new spring.
When to replace Seal on brake master cylinder?
Replacing that seal means ensuring that the piston and cylinder are in good shape, and it’s often the case that if the unit’s condition is bad enough that the seal is gone from old age or wear, the cylinder bore may be scratched or corroded as well. The photos you posted do have some other “seal like” parts in them.
Where is the master cylinder on a motorcycle?
If you’re working on the back brake, you’ll need to detach the master cylinder from the lever, which is usually a pin with a split-pin behind the footrest hanger. Crack the banjo bolt then leave it finger tight, so no fluid leaks out.
Where are the brakes located on a motorcycle?
The brakes are the most important part of your motorcycle, so it’s vital they’re kept in perfect working order. The master cylinders on both the front and the rear of the bike are basically the same – a piston that pushes brake fluid down the lines to the caliper (the slave), in turn forcing the pistons out to press the brake pads against the disc.
How do you dispose of brake fluid on a motorcycle?
Now open the master cylinder and empty the brake fluid into a container, ready to be disposed of at your local tip. Remove the banjo bolt with the cylinder over your container to catch any fluid that drips, then secure the brake lines in such a way that the fluid won’t leak out.
Are there any seals on a master cylinder?
It sounds like you’re indicating that you think these photos are showing “seals” and those are the specific parts you’re worried about replacing. Master cylinders do indeed have very important seals – the seal that seals the piston in the cylinder.
Where is the brake fluid located on a master cylinder?
On top of the master cylinder is the brake fluid reservoir, usually attached directly, but sometimes connected by a hose. Gravity feeds brake fluid to the master cylinder, filling the space around two pistons, one for each circuit.
How to rebuild a motorcycle brake master cylinder?
Drop the spring and piston into the cylinder body, making sure they go in the correct way around. Hold the plunger down then insert a new circlip into the groove inside the body of the master cylinder (the TourMax kits from Wemoto come with them).
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