Removel of master cylinder from reservoir?

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Removel of master cylinder from reservoir?

Post by noo-noo » 26 Oct 2011 06:45 pm

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but does anyone knoe how to remove the brake master cylinder from the reservoir? I've ordered a new cylinder, but it doesn't come with the reservoir and I can't see any circlips or anything. Does it just pull off :?

This is what it looks like...

http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g32 ... linder.jpg
Is that supposed to happen???? sm100

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Re: Removel of master cylinder from reservoir?

Post by Ride_on » 26 Oct 2011 09:14 pm

Yes it just pulls off, easier done in the vehicle though. Can break the ends if you not careful.
1980 345 DL_______1987 360 GLE (project car restored to GLT spec and B230FT'd)
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7

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Re: Removel of master cylinder from reservoir?

Post by noo-noo » 27 Oct 2011 04:11 pm

Thank you - I'll give it a go tonight. Sounds like it might be a 'between the thighs' or a two person job :)
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Re: Removel of master cylinder from reservoir?

Post by MCHUDD » 27 Oct 2011 09:13 pm

Hi mate.
A two person job between the thighs :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:
Cheers Mark.
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Re: Removel of master cylinder from reservoir?

Post by noo-noo » 28 Oct 2011 11:03 am

It turned out to be a one person (Dave) job between the thighs resulting in a slight thwack to the doobries upon separation sm18 sm18

I got the cylinder off Ebay for just under £40, but I think you can get the refurb kits for about £18 if the piston is good?
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Re: Removel of master cylinder from reservoir?

Post by Ride_on » 28 Oct 2011 07:25 pm

As long as you didn't break your end :lol:
1980 345 DL_______1987 360 GLE (project car restored to GLT spec and B230FT'd)
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7

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