Re: Master Cylinder Leak

[Bob Hadden <kbhadden@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Tony,  There is no official rebuild kit available for this bike.  The 
dealer will want you to replace the whole thing at big $$.  One option 
is to have it rebored a with standard diameter and use normal American 
seals.  One lister has done this, but I forget who it ws.  Perhaps he 
can offer the details.

The other thing to try is to take it all apart and clean everything up. 
  This works most times, and the price is right.

Bob Hadden '98RS, '62R27

On Jul 4, 2004, at 5:07 PM, Tony P wrote:

> I have a 1997 R1100RS with low miles. It just started to leak at the
> front brake master cylinder piston (where the front brake lever pushes
> the piston). Is this a rebuild item or is this a master cylinder
> replacement? Is there anything I can do to restore the slightly damaged
> paint? I just wanted a little incite while I stare at the bike on this
> beautiful holiday weekend and call the dealer on Tuesday.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Tony
>
> 1997 R1100RS

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