13mm master cylinder leaking

CanukNortonNut said:

I don't know where you got that info from ?
Unless you mean that the original 5/8 bore system will no longer work. The sleeve is installed with an Allen Key. If the sleeve ever gets damaged, you use the Allen key to undo it and install a new kit.
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lazyeye6 said:

If all else fails, tie a rag around the leaky area so your paint job doesn't get trashed and ride on (keeping an eye on the fluid
level in the reservoir.

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cliffa said:

I'm not sure if that was meant as a joke, (if it was it's ill advised as there may be folks on here who take it seriously) but it has to rate as one of the worst pieces of advice I've read on the forum. If you have a leak anywhere on your front brake do not ride, find the leak and fix it. It is the only device between you and oblivion. Other people use the road too remember !!


Cheers,

cliffa.

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rvich said:

I got that from Fred when I asked him about being able to source maintenance parts after having their sleeving service performed. I was told it was irrelevant as I would no longer be able to service my master cylinder. It's possible I got it wrong, but it caused me to choose a different option.

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swooshdave said:

I recall hearing or seeing that too. I believe the thinking was that the owner would expire prior to the seal failing...

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Tornado said:

I hope this means expiring by causes other than brake failure? ;-)

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cliffa said:

I'm not sure if that was meant as a joke, (if it was it's ill advised as there may be folks on here who take it seriously) but it has to rate as one of the worst pieces of advice I've read on the forum. If you have a leak anywhere on your front brake do not ride, find the leak and fix it. It is the only device between you and oblivion. Other people use the road too remember !!


Cheers,

cliffa.

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