Rear Brake Master Cylinder

[cjacobs]

I have a broken rear brake master cylinder reservoir,

anyone know where to get a replacement?

[Saddle_Bag]

A little more on how is it broken??? joe

[Skid]

Ebay is the best place if no one here has an extra one. Yamaha probably still sels them but you will have to pay the price. Also Yamaha sells a rebuild kit for them too.......

[cjacobs]

Well, when I tried to remove the fill bolt, the side of the reservoir broke off!

Yea , I should have known better. Haven't found anything on Ebay as of yet, still a little to upset to call the local dealer, I'm not even sure that they sell just the reservoir seperately.

[Saddle_Bag]

Have you tried Buckeye Performance. He sells a lot of yamaha parts and you get a discount because he is a member. buckeyeperformance.com I have ordered from him before and will in the future. Give him a try, his phone is on the website, along with his e-mail address. joe

[cjacobs]

Thanks Saddle_bag,

I sent him an Email.

[rhncue]

Thanks Saddle_bag,

I sent him an Email.

 

When re-installing the fill plug it's imperative not to tighten to solidly. Those pot metal reservoirs are known to have that piece broke off when trying to remove. I tried re-attaching mine a couple of different ways (epoxy, JB weld and such) to no avail. It's just to hard to get the porous pot metal clean enough and brake fluid eats everything. I used JB weld to hold it together long enough to find another one on e-bay.

 

Dick

[thirdbike]

I got one if you're still looking

[cjacobs]

most definately! Thanks a lot, you sir are a life saver.

 

Chuck

Cjacobs@bluemarble.net

[bobcat]

Just like third bike came through for cjacobs..... I have had fellow members come through for me when once I was looking for a headlight and another time for a rear brake rotor....

I'd suggest posting ones need or needs on this forum before going to ebay

[hipshot]

Just like third bike came through for cjacobs..... I have had fellow members come through for me when once I was looking for a headlight and another time for a rear brake rotor....

 

I'd suggest posting ones need or needs on this forum before going to ebay

 

i have to totally agree with you , bob.

9 times out of 10, someone here, has one , of whatever you need, that they will GIVE you, or sell very cheap!~

 

look here first, and you will not be disappointed.

just jt

[Dragonslayer]

I have a broken rear brake master cylinder reservoir,

anyone know where to get a replacement?

I've got one coming off 84 XVZ12 VR I'm parting out on ebay. That part has not been listed yet. Make me an offer.

[cjacobs]

Bob,

Thanks. I've got on comming from thirdbike. Thanks for the reply thou.

 

Chuck

[igya]

well, when i tried to remove the fill bolt, the side of the reservoir broke off!

Yea , i should have known better. Haven't found anything on ebay as of yet, still a little to upset to call the local dealer, i'm not even sure that they sell just the reservoir seperately.

 

This doesn't have to happen. Support the flat sided filler spout with a 16mm open wrench and turn against the 16 with a 14mm on the plug's hex head. That way you are neutralizing the stress placed on the thin sides of the pot metal fluid reservoir. Replace the plug with a brass or nylon washer and just snug it down. End of story.

[truckin48]

My '83 did the same thing. I cleaned both pieces and used JB weld on each piece and covered the outside below the break and just finger tightened the resevior bolt. Never had a problem the last 3 years I owned it.

[hi-plainsdrifter]

I have a fair supply of parts if anyone needs something. I am looking for a right side fairing and light assy right now for myself. Thanks members for a great site.

[Brianb]

I need a rear brake master cylinder resevoir for my 83 if anyone has any that they can sell me. Thanks guys great site. I really don't want to end up like this...