Don't break the rear resevoir

[igya]

This is a repeat of a reply I offered to a sad soul and thought it to be important enough to post a new thread so that everyone might benefit.

 

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.

[V7Goose]

Is this a 1st gen thing, or what? I do not recognize the item to which you refer.

Goose

[Dano]

On the 1st gens, the rear brake reservoir is mounted above the master cylinder. It has a 14mm fill bolt located right near the corner of the unit. He is describing a good way to remove this bolt without breaking the reservoir.

 

Dan

[V7Goose]

Thanks for the reply - I'll move this thread to the 1st gen tech talk forum for clarity.

Goose

[cjacobs]

just incase you want to see what this looks like.............................

[Yammer Dan]

Ouch!! I had to get into mine right after I read about the broken one. It was TIGHT!! Scared to death it was going to break. Once it broke loose it came out easy. You saying nylon or brass washer will stop it this?

[Dano]

Yeah, keeps the bolt head from seizing to the pot metal on the reservoir.

 

Dan