Since you've mentioned re-building a brake master, I'm assuming you know
that you need to hone out the bore to smooth out any pitting or buildup.
Does the piston move correctly without the "o" rings? I usually check this
first just to make sure everything is free and moving without any binding.
----- Original Message -----
From: "ed howard" <edson(at)globalpac.com>
To: "alpines" <alpines(at)autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2000 11:03 PM
Subject: clutch master cylinder rebuild
> Nothing ever seems to go smoothly!
>
> After installing the new return spring recommended by the listers and
> supplied by the local SAAB dealership, I was careful to lubricate (with
> that special Lucas brake fluid) all the new rubber pieces, and then I
> reassembled the master cylinder.
>
> The trouble is, the piston does not move completely freely always, and
> sometimes sticks halfway, therefore making it impossible to complete the
> bleeding of the system and test the clutch. Is this the result of the
> new seals being extra firm and tight? Do I just have to keep working it
> to loosen it up? Or could this be a more major problem with the cylinder
> shaft itself?
>
> I want to make sure that I installed the new "o" ring correctly. I
> assumed that the flared end should face the end of the master cylinder
> that faces the engine compartment. Correct? Or should the flared end
> face the direction that faces the car interior? Does that little washer
> have to go it a certain way?
>
> Several years ago I rebuilt the brake master cylinder, and I do not
> remember having any issues such as this.
>
> I hope someone can help me out with some ideas. Thank you all in
> advance. I have the workshop manual, but sometimes the British lingo is
> confusing.
>
> Ed Howard
> Series 5
>
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