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Re: [6pack] DOT5 Leak at reservoir

To: Dave <forzion@maine.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [6pack] DOT5 Leak at reservoir
From: Jim Franks <jimmble@roadrunner.com>
Date: Fri, 15 May 2009 08:39:29 -0400
Dave,
I have seen the plastic warp a bit to where the seals aren't compressed 
like they should be. I have ground a bit off the four mounting pads so 
the reservoir is pulled down a little tighter. May work for you.

Jim

 Dave wrote:
> Hody Gents!
>
> I am puzzled as to how better seal the brake fluid reservoir from leaking 
>fluid (from the rear compartment only) onto the brake MC. I have removed the 
>reservoir and all is clean. The square-shouldered washers, used to seal 
>between the reservoir and MC seem to be in good shape and were properly 
>seated. The four screws holding the reservoir to the MC were in place had been 
>snugged down well. Anything I can do to 'enhance' the sealing properties of 
>those sealing rings? 
>
> Thank God it's DOT 5!!
>
> Dave
> CF25194U+AO+TBI
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