Have you considered using JIS screwdrivers on these Japanese bikes? It might have gotten those two screws out. I have known about JIS screwdrivers for years. But I couldn't see the difference from Phillips screw drivers. And I couldn't see paying $15 for a screwdriver. I finally broke down and bought a #3 Jis screwdriver and I love it. It doesn't cam out and round off the heads. It often works on damaged screws. Also can be used on regular phillips screws. Now I have a set of them and they are almost the only ones I use.
I'm curious why you put brake fluid on the flat mating surface of the brake fluid inlet nipple that mates to the master cylinder housing. The O-ring underneath is meant to keep leakage from happening through that area. Putting it on the O-ring for easier nipple install is understandable, but why the flat mating surfaces?
I'm trying to rebuild my master cylinder for my 84 aspencade 1200. for some reason the plug wont come out of the cylinder. I've removed the c-clamp but nothings happening. Any ideas??
Brilliant stuff. I love this kind of video because it makes restoring these parts much less daunting when clearly explained. I now feel I could tackle this job myself. Where did you get the new rubber boot etc from please?
Great video thanks. Question for you. Mine seems to be leaking around the boot area every time I push down on the brake. Any idea what may be the cause, would a rebuild kit with a new boot fix the leak you think? Thank!
Thanks for watching! That boot is there to keep dirt and other schmutz out of the piston cylinder, nothing more. If brake fluid is coming out thru the boot then the piston cups (seals) are leaking requiring a rebuild.
I did not replace the boot, I just repaired it. The part number from www.partzilla.com is 43504-371-013, currently $7.77 and ships in 2 to 3 days (I just checked).
Aluminum crush washers my bruh. It helps to use a slight bit of grease ( I prefer to use brake fluid) to lubricate the rubber before attempting to install it. Though you did do a workaround for the crap screws, I personally would have replaced them. I'm just anal like that.
Have you considered using JIS screwdrivers on these Japanese bikes? It might have gotten those two screws out. I have known about JIS screwdrivers for years. But I couldn't see the difference from Phillips screw drivers. And I couldn't see paying $15 for a screwdriver. I finally broke down and bought a #3 Jis screwdriver and I love it. It doesn't cam out and round off the heads. It often works on damaged screws. Also can be used on regular phillips screws. Now I have a set of them and they are almost the only ones I use.
Thank you so much for this video, this is exactly what I needed.
Excellent video. Thanks.
Glad you liked it! I enjoy this!
Great video 👍 thanks 🙏
Glad you enjoyed it!
A Brake Crafter's kit comes with a new boot as well as most quality kits.
Thanks, I’ll look into that next time!
I'm curious why you put brake fluid on the flat mating surface of the brake fluid inlet nipple that mates to the master cylinder housing. The O-ring underneath is meant to keep leakage from happening through that area. Putting it on the O-ring for easier nipple install is understandable, but why the flat mating surfaces?
How did you get that so clean?
If those are copper crush washers you can heat them up to cherry red color and then let them cool. They will be good as new.
That’s great! Thanks for the info!
Thanks! The "banana" connector is actually a "banjo" connector. Because, it looks like a little banjo.
That's right! I confused this with the electrical connector! Thanks for pointing that out. 🖖
I'm trying to rebuild my master cylinder for my 84 aspencade 1200. for some reason the plug wont come out of the cylinder. I've removed the c-clamp but nothings happening. Any ideas??
I have the same problem on
My gl 82 and you can not use heat because de aluminium I'm trying putting it on diesel for a couple days and will see 👍 👌
@@Rambo-lc5bl the way I got mine out was I held it in a vise grip and smacked it out with a rubber mallet. One good swing and it should come out
Any idea what size at little round washer is question mark
Brilliant stuff. I love this kind of video because it makes restoring these parts much less daunting when clearly explained. I now feel I could tackle this job myself. Where did you get the new rubber boot etc from please?
Great video thanks. Question for you. Mine seems to be leaking around the boot area every time I push down on the brake. Any idea what may be the cause, would a rebuild kit with a new boot fix the leak you think? Thank!
Thanks for watching!
That boot is there to keep dirt and other schmutz out of the piston cylinder, nothing more. If brake fluid is coming out thru the boot then the piston cups (seals) are leaking requiring a rebuild.
@@TomAsay64 thanks, did the rebuild so far so good :)
@@Jeremy-ht4gm Awesome!
Buy yourself some boxes of SS button head screws, 5 and 6mm different lengths.
Great idea! Those are very popular on these bikes.
Can you show the kit number you ordered? The boot they sent me is way too small to cover
I did not replace the boot, I just repaired it. The part number from www.partzilla.com is 43504-371-013, currently $7.77 and ships in 2 to 3 days (I just checked).
Aluminum crush washers my bruh. It helps to use a slight bit of grease ( I prefer to use brake fluid) to lubricate the rubber before attempting to install it. Though you did do a workaround for the crap screws, I personally would have replaced them. I'm just anal like that.
You are right! I should have used grease! I can be anal at times, but where do we stop!
@@TomAsay64 I dunno, when we are satisfied of a OUTSTANDING Job performed I reckon.
@@anonimous2451 I reckon that as well.