Re: R1100RS - Front Brake Master Cylinder Leak

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In a message dated 7/4/2004 3:42:54 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Tony Pucci <pucci@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:

>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


The master cylinder is about $200.oo and there isn't a rebuild that I could find either.   There is nothing special in there, you might try new o-rings.  The bore is so darn small there isn't much you can to resurface it, perhaps a 38cal. gun cleaning brush will clean it up.  Everything in there is just alum so not much to work with.    

I assume the paint leaked on the paint?  Leave it alone, it will harden back up and not be as bad as it might look. atleast it did on mine and now I can't even find the drip spot.

Paige

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