1 K1100LT 1993 Brake Master Cylinder issues Tue May 24, 2016 4:40 am
GF Wollongong
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Front brake master cylinder mounting pin (5mm allen key bolt - or whatever the correct name is) is refusing to come out.
Any tips?
Have held off using blow torch for fear of melting the rubbers. Would like to clean out and reuse MC brake piston - as could have been the case on the K100 after I spent $193.
MC piston and spring are seized, fluid crystalised, handle doing nothing. Have it all off and on the bench. This is the last step in the dismantling....
Am expecting to have to drill it out and use ezy out.
Before I do this, any thoughts, top tips or experiences that will help guide the way. Can't believe it is this stubborn.
thanks
Guy
Any tips?
- Have soaked overnight in WD. Waste of time as it was probably sealed.
- Tried impact driver and 5mm allen key. Nothing
- Used 5mm in socket - and it's about to strip.
Have held off using blow torch for fear of melting the rubbers. Would like to clean out and reuse MC brake piston - as could have been the case on the K100 after I spent $193.
MC piston and spring are seized, fluid crystalised, handle doing nothing. Have it all off and on the bench. This is the last step in the dismantling....
Am expecting to have to drill it out and use ezy out.
Before I do this, any thoughts, top tips or experiences that will help guide the way. Can't believe it is this stubborn.
thanks
Guy