Date:         Fri, 13 Apr 2007 22:06:22 -0700
Reply-To:     neil <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: master cylinder
Comments: To: Troy <colorworks@gci.net>
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Hi Troy.

There's lots of info in archives:

http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?S1=vanagon

Basically R&R for MC is this:

Remove cover from inst. cluster, remove cluster.

Put rags under connections to MC.

Remove fluid so level is below braided rubber hose to clutch MC. Use
**clean** turkey baster or w.h.y.

Remove braided rubber hose (plug it w/something clean and be gentle
with reservoir) Try not to spill fluid. It is corrosive. Make sure
rags keep fluid from running down MC into servo or anywhere else for
that matter. Undo steel lines, then undo two nuts holding MC on.

Bench bleed MC before install. When installed, bleed at MC and bleed
brakes at all four wheels. Do not let fluid level get too low during
bleeding.

Read the archives first. There may be stuff I've missd, or better ways
to do things.


Cheers,

Neil.

On 4/13/07, Troy <colorworks@gci.net> wrote:
> Hi folks:
>
> I got my rear brakes adjusted, and still have a lot of excess brake travel. One pump of the pedal, and all is fine, but in an emergency I don't know if I could lock up the wheels or not.  Someone else mentioned this was related to the master cylinder, so... is there a how-to link somewhere, or where can I get additional info on how to install the MC. I will of course go through the Bentley, but they assume a certain amount of mechanical experience, and I've never replaced a master cylinder before.
>
> Second, I would like to build one of the pressurized brake bleeders that were mentioned on this list. Does anyone know what size MC reservoir cap I need? Is this a stock item that can be picked up at my FLAPS or where do I find one?
>
> Thx,
>
> Troy
> 89 Westy
>


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