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Master Cylinders - To lube or not to lube

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As I finish up my caliper overhaul and am still waiting on the new brake lines, I have turned my attention to rebuilding the masters....am I missing a rebuild guide on GSR or Mr. Basscliff's site?!?

Any-hoo, the question today is as I look towards re-assembly, should I be lubing anything or does it go back together dry?


Thanks!
 
Use brake fluid as a lube, but be aware it will strip paint, and you don't want too much on your fingers either.
 
Not sure which bike you're working on but I have a thread in this section of the forum about finding the right rebuild kit for the 77 GS750. Lotsa pics in there to show how the MCs go back together.
 
hannibal said:
Not sure which bike you're working on but I have a thread in this section of the forum about finding the right rebuild kit for the 77 GS750. Lotsa pics in there to show how the MCs go back together.
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Awesome, I'll check it out!
 
Dow Corning 4 silicon grease, known as DC4, works wonders for assembly lube and will not attack the paint. It will actually prevent corrosion also.
 
Fjbj40 said:
Dow Corning 4 silicon grease, known as DC4, works wonders for assembly lube and will not attack the paint. It will actually prevent corrosion also.
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And silicone grease does NOT belong in brake systems.
 
Research the DC4 before you judge. It does not oxidize or is not attacked by the dot 3 brake fluid.

All the the brakes I have rebuilt for the last 20 plus years must not work, must be magic stopping me:pray:
 
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