• Required reading for all forum users!!!

    Welcome!
    Register to access the full functionality of the GSResources forum. Until you register and activate your account you will not have full forum access, nor will you be able to post or reply to messages.

    A note to new registrants...
    All new forum registrations must be activated via email before you have full access to the forum.

    A Special Note about Email accounts!
    DO NOT SIGN UP USING hotmail, outlook, gmx, sbcglobal, att, bellsouth or email.com. They delete our forum signup emails.

    A note to old forum members...
    I receive numerous requests from people who can no longer log in because their accounts were deleted. As mentioned in the forum FAQ, user accounts are deleted if you haven't logged in for the past 6 months. If you can't log in, then create a new forum account. If you don't get an error message, then check your email account for an activation message. If you get a message stating that the email address is already in use, then your account still exists so follow the instructions in the forum FAQ for resetting your password.

    Have you forgotten your password or have a new email address? Then read the forum FAQ for details on how to reset it.

    Any email requests for "can't log in anymore" problems or "lost my password" problems will be deleted. Read the forum FAQ and follow the instructions there - that's what we have one for...

  • Returning Visitors

    If you are a returning visitor who never received your confirmation email, then odds are your email provider is blockinig emails from our server. The only thing that can be done to get around this is you will have to try creating another forum account using an email address from another domain.

    If you are a returning visitor to the forum and can't log in using your old forum name and password but used to be able to then chances are your account is deleted. Purges of the databases are done regularly. You will have to create a new forum account and you should be all set.

Rear Master Cylinder

cowboyup3371

cowboyup3371

Forum Guru
Past Site Supporter
Unlike the front, the rear master cylinder was pretty easy to take apart so far. I still have the connection from the reservoir to the cylinder to take out but I'll do that tomorrow since I need to get to my vise in the shed first.

However, looking at this picture I know I need to do some pretty serious cleaning with brake cleaner to get the gunk off the rod and the inside of the cylinder. But, how do I know if I need a rebuild kit? What should I look for as I'm cleaning it?

Thanks.

DSC02120.jpg
 
How did the pedal feel before you took it apart?

If it was mushy, you need a kit.

If it was firm, you might not need a kit.

But, since you have it apart anyway, why not spend a few bucks and be sure of what you have. :-\\\

.
 
Since I didn't get alot of miles on it before tearing it apart I really don't know the answer to your questions. So, maybe I will spring for a new kit. Thanks.

BTW, check your email please.
 
It's the rubber parts that cause most of the braking problems, they're old, so replace them
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

S
Disassembly of '79 GS850G front master cylinder
Replies
8
Views
167
sarathchandars
S
J
Need a Rear Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit
Replies
5
Views
118
jaytex1969
J
snoobler
83 GS1100E Front Master Cylinder Options
2
Replies
23
Views
445
mustangflyr!
mustangflyr!
E
1979 GS850 Front Master Cylinder kits.
Replies
0
Views
52
emlivings
E
dubwicht
Aftermarket Master Cylinder/reservoir/lever recommendations
Replies
5
Views
156
Rich82GS750TZ
Rich82GS750TZ
Back
Top