Master Cylinder leak question

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06-07-2010, 08:00 PM

maddghost

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the dealer changed mine out and told me the factory had over tightened it. Just screw it down nice and snug without de-forming the gasket and pump the brake a few times and check if anything flows out. ten check it periodically.

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06-07-2010, 08:09 PM

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Only fill the master cyclinder half full and finger tight.

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06-07-2010, 08:11 PM

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06-07-2010, 10:21 PM

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My manual said 6-8 inch pounds ... '05 FXDI ....

I overtightened mine and still the leak stopped, but I think it is just because enough of the overfill was relieved ... I had it a tad above the 1/8" from top of reservoir (as per the Service Manual) ....

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