Help installing M/C Reservoir
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St. Jude Donor '15
Help installing M/C Reservoir
I finally got my rebuilt brake M/C and, of course, it doesn't include the plastic reservoirs. I got my old ones off the dead M/C but I cannot seem to get them on the new one. The cups will not go over the seals.
I tried putting the seals on the cups first but then the seal distorts really bad - it would probably still work but doesn't seem right.
How do I get these cups installed? Anyone know any tricks so I don't wreck anything?
Thanks!
I tried putting the seals on the cups first but then the seal distorts really bad - it would probably still work but doesn't seem right.
How do I get these cups installed? Anyone know any tricks so I don't wreck anything?
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by Dale1990
I finally got my rebuilt brake M/C and, of course, it doesn't include the plastic reservoirs. I got my old ones off the dead M/C but I cannot seem to get them on the new one. The cups will not go over the seals.
I tried putting the seals on the cups first but then the seal distorts really bad - it would probably still work but doesn't seem right.
How do I get these cups installed? Anyone know any tricks so I don't wreck anything?
Thanks!
I tried putting the seals on the cups first but then the seal distorts really bad - it would probably still work but doesn't seem right.
How do I get these cups installed? Anyone know any tricks so I don't wreck anything?
Thanks!
I think even the lowly Haynes manual covers this
Sorry but here's a bump anyway!
Jack
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St. Jude Donor '15
Thanks for the response.
The Shop Manual says to use a special tool and an arbor press to get them in. I was hoping someone might have an idea how to get around this requirement.
If all else fails, I suppose I could get the tool but I would rather not if someone has a better idea.
Thanks!
The Shop Manual says to use a special tool and an arbor press to get them in. I was hoping someone might have an idea how to get around this requirement.
If all else fails, I suppose I could get the tool but I would rather not if someone has a better idea.
Thanks!
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St. Jude Donor '15
I contacted Kent-Moore and the tool is discontinued and none of the dealers near me have any idea what I am talking about.
Unless anyone has any better ideas, I am probably going to have to return this one and get one from ecklers or similar.
Of course, this one already has the aftermarket bias spring installed so I will have to remove it and install the old then start over with the new MC - Oh Joy.
Unless anyone has any better ideas, I am probably going to have to return this one and get one from ecklers or similar.
Of course, this one already has the aftermarket bias spring installed so I will have to remove it and install the old then start over with the new MC - Oh Joy.
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St. Jude Donor '15
Success!!
The Shop Manual for the 86 mentions using a metal pipe with a 26mm OD and a 22mm ID instead of the Kent-Moore tool. It just so happens that those are the dimensions of 3/4" Sched 40 conduit (almost exactly - the ID is a little bigger but no problem). After a trip to Lowes the problem is solved.
Thanks All! On to the bleeding!
Dale
The Shop Manual for the 86 mentions using a metal pipe with a 26mm OD and a 22mm ID instead of the Kent-Moore tool. It just so happens that those are the dimensions of 3/4" Sched 40 conduit (almost exactly - the ID is a little bigger but no problem). After a trip to Lowes the problem is solved.
Thanks All! On to the bleeding!
Dale