Front Brake Reservoir

[Jimbob]

Hey guys just wondering if you think this needs to be replaced as im concerned about the clear plastic wear cheers

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[jsyzdek]

how 'funny'!

I was working on my bike today and noticed that the little plastic window doesn't look that great. I started poking around with a screwdriver until I realized that the window is actually falling apart. Before it started leaking I covered it with silicone sealant. I was about to ask around what to do with it. It can probably be replaced easily, but I'm not sure....

[pomme123]

Mines doing the same. Interested in this.


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[adidasguy]

http://www.newrivercyclesalvage.com/sight-glass.html

http://www.rswarrior.com/forums/21-how-tos-general-maintenance-tips/178216-how-replace-your-master-cylinder-site-glass.html

[Jimbob]

Have you done that to your bike?

[adidasguy]

Just ordered them because we have a pile of good reservoirs with bad windows in our parts stash.

[Jimbob]

Do you know how much a new master break cyclinder would be?

[Jimbob]

The reason I ask is it sounds like it's hard to replace. Also how hard is it to remove the master cylinder?

[robfriedenberger]

I have not performed the job of replaceing the sight glass, but I would Imagen on a cold or rainy night any one can do with with in an hour with a beer or two.

Should only take a few moments to remove the mast cylinder, 2 screws on top remove the fluid, remove the banjo bolt connecting it to the hose, and 2 x6 or 8MM bolts to hold it on the bars.

Install is just the opposite, except you will need to bleed the master before you connect the hose.

[Jimbob]

Cheers. I just need to decide which way to go. I guess if it's replaced with glass that is not made for it then there is a chance it could leak

[robfriedenberger]

The sight glass is under very little pressure, if replaced correctly it won't leak! All the pressure is pushed down the hose if any thing there is a slight vacuum


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[pomme123]

I've ordered one. It's only $17 so it's worth a go. I'll tell you how i go and post photos or a walk through or something


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[Jimbob]

A video walk through would be great and should be put in the video section as it sounds like a few people will need to do this.

Thanks

[pomme123]

Ok I will try for the video. Just a heads up. I'm no good at it. Haha.


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[Jimbob]

Maybe get a camera assistant

[pomme123]

Haha. Yeah might have to give my sister $5 to follow me with a camera. I won't get her to do make up though.


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[Jimbob]

Not going to go all out ay. You could make the video in a suit

[pomme123]

Even better. A suit t-shirt. Haha


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