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New clutch master cylinder/reservoir help

Started by thedon, Fri 15, Mar 2024, 16:03:34

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thedon

I just bought a new clutch master cylinder/reservoir from Ron Ayers. Yes, I know, I could have rebuilt the one I have. Long story, I just feel better knowing it's new.
As I've not done this before, does anybody have a step by step for the install?
Thanks,
Don

The emperor has no clothes

Is it the complete unit, with all the guts in it ? If so, it should a simple install with a proper bleed.

thedon


The emperor has no clothes

Quote from: thedon on Fri 15, Mar 2024, 18:08:35
Yes, complete with all the guts in it.
Should be able to mount and bleed. Some people loosen the banjo bolt and bleed that first. I've never seen a need.

Valker

When I replaced mine, (clutch and brake) I simply drained the old system completely, replaced the masters, reattached the lines, filled and bled them. No issues at all.
I ride a motorcycle because nothing transports me as quickly from where I am to who I am.

thedon

Thanks guys much appreciated.
Like I said I've not done this before. Just wanted to be sure.

HayHauler

A Mighty-Vac seems to help to get the fluid moving down to the slave.  Then bleed the old fashioned way. 

Hay  8)
Jimmyt
VRCC# 28963

thedon


thedon

So, got it done. It was easier than I thought. JimC had a mighty vac and it worked great.
Thanks again for all the suggestions.