Re: 1100 GS front Master Cylinder

[John Van Deren <r11rider@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dean,

I had a similar problem a couple of years ago.  I rebuilt the master 
cylinder on my R1100RS following the information here: 
http://www.largiader.com/tech/r11mc/

The rebuild should be the same for the GS.  Hope this helps.

John Van Deren
Montpelier, VT

Dean Chowenhill wrote:

> My front master cylinder leaks brake fluid.  Not a lot,infact the amount of
> leakage is not noticeable in the sight glass.  It leaks when riding and I see
> drops of brake fluid in the hand guard.  If I ride for a long time, a small
> amount of fluid actually blows back on my right saddle bag.  Also, and
> probably related, occasioinaly the lever does not release all the way and the
> brake light stays on.  I think this is because brake fluid is sticky and it
> inhibits the return of the lever.
> My question is: Should I replace the Master
> Cylinder for Rebuild it?  Bleeding brakes is not a problem for me.
> dean