Orig65Tiger
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As part of a brake system rebuild, I need to removed the fluid reservoir on my master brake cylinder. The reservoir is the type that attaches directly to the top of the master cylinder. It is not the remote version.
I don't want to destroy any seals/washers that may be impossible to replace. Do I simply loosen the nut accessible from inside the reservoir and and then lift off the entire unit? (I haven't done this since the nut is surprisingly tight.) Then do I loosen the base piece that is threaded into the body of the master cylinder to remove it? Are the seals/washers that I need for reassembly readily available hardware or auto store items or something special?
Also, the rubber washer inside the top of the cap needs replacing. I know I can get a replacement moisture barrier for inside the cap, but is the washer not replaceable with an O ring or rubber washer of the correct size?
I appreciate the help, Jim
I don't want to destroy any seals/washers that may be impossible to replace. Do I simply loosen the nut accessible from inside the reservoir and and then lift off the entire unit? (I haven't done this since the nut is surprisingly tight.) Then do I loosen the base piece that is threaded into the body of the master cylinder to remove it? Are the seals/washers that I need for reassembly readily available hardware or auto store items or something special?
Also, the rubber washer inside the top of the cap needs replacing. I know I can get a replacement moisture barrier for inside the cap, but is the washer not replaceable with an O ring or rubber washer of the correct size?
I appreciate the help, Jim