Yes- Brake fluid should work fine. Always soak the rubber pieces in brake
fluid when reassembling an M/C. I usually set the M/C in a vise, open end
tilted up, with a paper towel below for run off, and reassemble wet. Then I
just dry everything outside off afterwards.
Scott
----- Original Message -----
From: <Mickylong@aol.com>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 24, 2002 10:03 AM
Subject: Brake master cylinder rebuild question
> Two quick questions re: brake master cylinder rebuilding for the experts
> here:
>
> 1) What is the correct original color for the cylinder itself? (I assume
> it's not the lovely rust-brown that I now have!)
>
> 2) Anyone found an easy (realizing that it's a relative term) to get the
new
> rubber O-ring onto the main piston? I've tried soaking in boiling water
with
> no luck. Have been reluctant to try soaping the rubber. Maybe brake
fluid?
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