Brakes

[jkorn]

Well

Deceided to tackle my squeeky brakes and while I was at it do a complete brake overhaul.

I was looking at the web page that discussed the small hole in the master cyclinder.

Just one question. How or what do you use to reattach the plastic resevouir? Is a glue of some type required?

thanks jeff

[Jeff]

I only have experience with early Standards. On them.... there are 2 screws in the bottom of the front master cyl reservoir and a small steel plate. Once removed... the plastic reservoir itself is just a friction fit. I've always gotten mine out by prying beneath it while pulling upward and twisting a bit. Putting it back in is as simple as lining it back up correctly and snapping it back into the hole.... then replacing the plate and screws.

On a similar note... does anyone know where to find JUST the translucent white reservoir? Partsfish lists the cover, the rubber seal boot and steel holder for it.... and the entire m/c assembly but not the reservoir itself by itself. Mine is dry rotted pretty bad on the outside and just looks ugly though it works fine.

[nashville_bill]

On my '81 Special, it was just pushed on over the o-ring and held into place by the cover screws. I didn't even have to replace the o-ring. There is no pressure, other than gravity, in that part of the master cylinder.

[MartyA]

Jeff described my 78E. I could use a new reservoir also. Mine is beginning to deteriorate.

[jkorn]

Thanks for the info. I think I will try and paint my master while I'm at it.

Jeff