Replacing NS Rear Wheel Cylinder
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I tried again to pull the filler nut around a bit first starting with a chisel, then a blunt old flathead screwdriver, the metal is just too soft.
Considering the dewalt flathead spin out filler nut approach again.
Is there a socket attachment that you can buy with a flathead attachment on the other end?
Looks like it might be new master cylinder time. :S
Considering the dewalt flathead spin out filler nut approach again.
Is there a socket attachment that you can buy with a flathead attachment on the other end?
Looks like it might be new master cylinder time. :S
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Take the plate that surrounds the top off first then you can get some purchase on it.
It should be threaded so you need to put some oomph into turning it.
Popeye + spinach would have trouble undoing it with a screwdriver in the position you had it.
It could do with some flats filed in the edges so you can get a grip with spanner or pliers (if you must).
It should be threaded so you need to put some oomph into turning it.
Popeye + spinach would have trouble undoing it with a screwdriver in the position you had it.
It could do with some flats filed in the edges so you can get a grip with spanner or pliers (if you must).
Using a screwdriver as a chisel is just not the same thing - you lose power through the plastic handle. A chisel transfers all of the power from the hammer blow to the target. Also with a screwdriver, you tend to think about not damaging it, even if you're not too bothered, and thus don't give it the full whack! Also, can be dangerous when the plastic finally shatters.....been there, done that .
You need to get a purchase with a chisel on the outer edge of the filler cap - more turning force. Imagine chiselling 1/8 inch from the centre - no chance. The further out the better.
If it doesn't budge, just go in for the kill! You'll get it off......in how many pieces.......?????????
Rock on!
You need to get a purchase with a chisel on the outer edge of the filler cap - more turning force. Imagine chiselling 1/8 inch from the centre - no chance. The further out the better.
If it doesn't budge, just go in for the kill! You'll get it off......in how many pieces.......?????????
Rock on!
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Just came back, you're right mick, have a gold star! I got a 1/4 inch chisel and got into the edge, the metal was so soft, it went right through, started on some metal inside of this and got a turn instantly! It was like magic!
I tapped a few more times and backed it off, unscrewed it! Only problem now is this flathead hole at the top of the master cylinder, a little bit more excessive than a bleed hole! Would the braking system still pressurise with this amount of hole in the top? it just about seals with an average sized flathead pushed into it! I could always seal it up with something, any ideas or opinions?
I hear that the newer filler caps have some kind of hole in to let enough air to bleed out but still for system to be pressurised? Shall I stick a plastic bag under this cap to keep as much air out of the system as possible?
I might as well replace both rear cylinders now. The brake fluid didn't look too bad at all and was a quarter of an inch from the top!
Looks like I will be looking around for a new filler cap! The new one will be getting a little smear of copper grease before tightening it up! Does anyone have a filler cap knocking around? lol!
I tapped a few more times and backed it off, unscrewed it! Only problem now is this flathead hole at the top of the master cylinder, a little bit more excessive than a bleed hole! Would the braking system still pressurise with this amount of hole in the top? it just about seals with an average sized flathead pushed into it! I could always seal it up with something, any ideas or opinions?
I hear that the newer filler caps have some kind of hole in to let enough air to bleed out but still for system to be pressurised? Shall I stick a plastic bag under this cap to keep as much air out of the system as possible?
I might as well replace both rear cylinders now. The brake fluid didn't look too bad at all and was a quarter of an inch from the top!
Looks like I will be looking around for a new filler cap! The new one will be getting a little smear of copper grease before tightening it up! Does anyone have a filler cap knocking around? lol!
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I don't think this cap had a hole in, I couldn't see one anywhere before I started attacking it! Ah, not pressurised above the fluid! Would a smear of hammerite in there seal it up enough for me to order/find a new cap? Should I have a hole on that cap and how big should the hole be? I don't think my cap had a hole in it of any description. Maybe this cap was/is very very old. BTW thanks for setting me right there markyB. The new flathead hole was unintentional, it was my last ditch attempt to fashion a face for me to unscrew the cap with a flathead or a chisel but it was on very tight!
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hiya bmcecosse! ok, i might just put some silver foil above the cap and then put the carpet back down and then a rubber mat on top! should my cap have had a hole in, was it later caps that had this implemented? what does the hole in everyone's filler cap serve if the system isn't pressurised above the fluid? should my cap have had a hole in it? will my "custom flatbed hole" not affect bleeding and pressurising of my brake system?