Suggestions on best way to reinstall brake reservoir lines? |
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Suggestions on best way to reinstall brake reservoir lines? |
ChrisFix |
Jun 19 2009, 08:41 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 173 Joined: 3-March 05 From: Chapel Hill, NC Member No.: 3,707 |
Hi,
I'm replacing my master cylinder with a new ATE 17mm...in reading up on how to do this, it seems the one difficult step is re-installing the reservoir lines. What are the "best practices" for doing this from you seasoned pros? In looking over the new MC, I noticed if I removed the rubber boot for the reservoir line, there is a small washer under it that easily gets out of place and prevents the boot from re-seating properly...so it would seem that pulling the boot out and putting over the reservoir line and then inserting the line with the boot attached might be problematic... Anyway, I need to get this done today and not spend the entire afternoon fighting with it, so any suggestions from those who have already fought (and won) this battle would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Chris |
VaccaRabite |
Jun 19 2009, 09:05 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,465 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
This is one of those jobs that is WAY easier with a helper and the gas tank pulled.
I've done it single handed, and it is a pain in the butt. Cussing lots helped though. Last time I did it I had the master bolted in firm. You need one hand wiggling the line at the fitting, one hand pushing the line into place, and one hand moving the master if it is not bolted in. You will probably spend less time pulling the tank and getting the lines in with a helper then not pulling the tank. Zach |
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