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« on: August 28, 2014, 09:21:01 AM »
Does anyone have any tips on how to SAFELY remove the reservoir from the brake master cylinder.
I HAD four cylinders c/w reservoirs and broke the spigots off two of them, one off each, while trying to remove them.
I'm running out and fearful of having none at all left when I rebuild the cylinder.
Help!!!
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« Reply #1 on: August 28, 2014, 10:53:49 AM »
I dropped mine in a lage pan of hot water to soften the rubber bungs. It worked for me but I may just have got lucy.

If it all goes horribly wrong I have a spare reservior you'd be welcome too.
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« Reply #2 on: August 28, 2014, 02:22:38 PM »
Quote from: HFStuart on August 28, 2014, 10:53:49 AM
It worked for me but I may just have got lucy.
 

Could you send her round to help me Smiley
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« Reply #3 on: August 28, 2014, 04:51:15 PM »
Something Freudian going on there. I have a very attractive Lucy in the office with me.....
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« Reply #4 on: August 29, 2014, 09:32:09 AM »
I just pulled it out in hands and separated the reservoir with no problem, but warming up a bit should make it easier and safier.
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« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2014, 08:26:44 PM »
This is what I call an "oh, yeah" moment when people tell you something so obvious you can only reply Oh, yeah.
A good time to add "thanks" as well.
And thanks for the offer of the reservoir Stuart.
I'll know tomorrow whether I need it or not
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