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Re: [6pack] DOT5 Leak at reservoir

To: Jim Franks <jimmble@roadrunner.com>
Subject: Re: [6pack] DOT5 Leak at reservoir
From: Dave <forzion@maine.rr.com>
Date: Fri, 15 May 2009 11:17:58 -0400
Thanks, Jim. It hadn't occurred to me to grind down the mounting 
pads some. I'll check that out. I had been thinking more of maybe
applying some sort of sealant to the rubber washers...

Dave


---- Jim Franks <jimmble@roadrunner.com> wrote: 
> 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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