Hi JIm, I struggled with this problem as you have, I even got a replacement reservoir- no joy. Then I thought to check the seal against the original, surprise! the replacement reservoir seals are not as thick as the original. After trying all the suppliers I got the same results. I now just go to the local hardware store and get an appropiate size O-ring. I use DOT-5 brake fluid and the ring is fine, I don't know if these are safe with DOT-4.
Barry '71 GT6 Well I have had the master cylinder off my 74 spitfire two times now - I am getting better at taking it off and bleeding the brakes too. The first time I had the master cylinder off was to rebuild it (thanks for the help I received previously here on that) and the second time was due to the apparent leakage at the junction between the master cylinder reservoir and the master cylinder itself. I took the master cylinder off again because I wasn't convinced that I tightened the screws/bolts that hold the reservoir to the cylinder enough. Anyhow I have tightened them down as much as I can and I am still losing brake fluid from front portion (the unit is the tandem master cylinder type) of the reservoir/cylinder junction. Is there some type of secret I am missing here.... I.e. Do I need a better seal than the one provided in my kit for the rebuild? Should I be using a gasket sealant to assist in the junction being "water/fluid tight". Thanks, Jim Cullen 74 Spitfire Your messages not reaching the list? Check out http://www.team.net/posting.html === This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register === http://www.vtr.org === Help keep Team.Net on the air === http://www.team.net/donate.html === unsubscribe/change address requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or try === http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool === Other lists available at === http://www.team.net/mailman/listinfo === Archives at http://www.team.net/archive === http://www.team.net/the-local === Edit your replies!
