master cylinder... knackered right? :(
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- spenceley1
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master cylinder... knackered right? :(
So whilst changing my bars earlier I noticed this...

Is it knackered? Easy fix or new master cylinder?
EDIT: here's a better picture, shows the rubber tear clearer... http://postimg.org/image/3z149tt51/


Is it knackered? Easy fix or new master cylinder?
EDIT: here's a better picture, shows the rubber tear clearer... http://postimg.org/image/3z149tt51/
Last edited by spenceley1 on Mon Apr 01, 2013 6:17 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: master cylinder... knackered right? :(
Nar, that's not screwed. Does it still work ok? It's just the outer metal edge thats broken off.
- jetblack
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Re: master cylinder... knackered right? :(
When it comes to brakes I would not be taking any chances.
I also happen to have a rebuilt master cylinder for sale...make me an offer.
I also happen to have a rebuilt master cylinder for sale...make me an offer.
It don't matter if i'm fixin' it or ridin' it.
xivlia wrote:sorry about that whole thing jetblack, i just got confused about the whole thing, and i didnt mean any disrespect to you.
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Re: master cylinder... knackered right? :(
Pictures are a bit shoddy, sorry, the actual rubber bit has worn and teared, I rode her a couple months ago before I started stripping her down and brakes worked fine but only just noticed the damage...
Haha I like your sales pitch jet black, do agree about not taking chances though... Don't have a clue what the going rate for a master cylinder is so I'll hold fire for now but keep you in mind :)
Haha I like your sales pitch jet black, do agree about not taking chances though... Don't have a clue what the going rate for a master cylinder is so I'll hold fire for now but keep you in mind :)
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Re: master cylinder... knackered right? :(
Well, its in the for sale section now if you want to take a look. comes with the fluid reservoir and brake lever too.
It don't matter if i'm fixin' it or ridin' it.
xivlia wrote:sorry about that whole thing jetblack, i just got confused about the whole thing, and i didnt mean any disrespect to you.
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Re: master cylinder... knackered right? :(
That is just a dust cover, you can get a repair kit...easy job to do...I would change it though as cosmetically it's not right but then I'm a perfectionist 

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- spenceley1
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Re: master cylinder... knackered right? :(
Ah ok, another little thing to add to the list haha... Cheers for the replies :)
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Re: master cylinder... knackered right? :(
Be cautious buying rebuild kits, I just tried to fit one bought off a well known auction site. The listing covered my bike but the piston supplied was 1/2" diameter rather than the 14mm that I need.
Didn't realise that it was wrong until after I had dismantled it, damaged the old boot further getting it off, so refitted the old piston with new boot and circlip (old one rusty). Unlikely to be able to get a refund now.
Didn't realise that it was wrong until after I had dismantled it, damaged the old boot further getting it off, so refitted the old piston with new boot and circlip (old one rusty). Unlikely to be able to get a refund now.
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Re: master cylinder... knackered right? :(
Honda genuine part approx. £45, double that as off flea bay but like the old adage, buy cheap buy twice
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Re: master cylinder... knackered right? :(
Yep, genuine every time for master cylinder rebuild.
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