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master cylinder
« on: July 11, 2012, 11:25:11 AM »
i put a new cap and gasket on master cylinder still have leak any help
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Re: master cylinder
« Reply #1 on: July 11, 2012, 02:17:39 PM »
sounds like u need to replace the entire thing if it is stil leaking
 
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Re: master cylinder
« Reply #2 on: July 11, 2012, 09:38:10 PM »
You might try 2 gaskets cut out the center just use the thicker flat part of the gasket, makes a tight fit.

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Re: master cylinder
« Reply #3 on: July 12, 2012, 12:10:14 AM »
That bail wire should take some serious pressure to snap over the cap. If it's not a tight fit try bending it to make it tight.
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