Quick stupid gs450 master cylinder question

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  • sark

    #1

    Quick stupid gs450 master cylinder question

    How do I remove the master cylinder/piston from the housing? I have the lever off the bike and the banjo has been removed. I can't seem to see how I would go about removing the master cylinder. Do i grab it with pliers and pull it out the back? Any help is appreciated. Thanks guys!
  • salty_monk
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    #2
    I think there is probably some kind of circlip/snap ring in there that you have to take out first....

    Have a look at the Fiche on Bikebandit, you should be able to see on the exploded drwg.

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    • Nessism
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      #3
      Remove the rubber boot covering the piston - be careful or the boot will tear. Once you get it off you will see a circlip down in the bore. Special long nose circlip plyers are necessary to get to the clip. Z1 Enterprises, among other places, sell the pliers.
      Ed

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      • uudfourty

        #4
        or two scribes and some good finger muscles.

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