Re: Brake reservoir leakage
Posted by HH56 On 2018/7/28 12:35:35
If the jar is empty it will not cause a failure since there is still fluid in the master cylinder reservoir that cannot go anywhere unless there is a leak in the main hydraulic section or at a line or wheel.
You should not have to pull the brake unit to fix the leak. I suspect the fiber gasket on the base of the fill cap may be the culprit but a loose fitting or bad hose from the remote reservoir cannot be ruled out either. You should be able to disconnect the hose at one of the fittings and unscrew the cap from the square plate to replace the gasket or tighten a fitting. Remove the jar to prevent siphoning but you will lose whatever fluid is still in the hose when the hose or cap is loosened. Take care none drips on painted surfaces.
If it needs a fiber gasket and you cannot find one locally you might try Kanter. They have been known to slip small inexpensive items like that in an envelope and send out at no charge.
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You should not have to pull the brake unit to fix the leak. I suspect the fiber gasket on the base of the fill cap may be the culprit but a loose fitting or bad hose from the remote reservoir cannot be ruled out either. You should be able to disconnect the hose at one of the fittings and unscrew the cap from the square plate to replace the gasket or tighten a fitting. Remove the jar to prevent siphoning but you will lose whatever fluid is still in the hose when the hose or cap is loosened. Take care none drips on painted surfaces.
If it needs a fiber gasket and you cannot find one locally you might try Kanter. They have been known to slip small inexpensive items like that in an envelope and send out at no charge.
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