Master cylinder rebuild

[Adrian]

Hi all

 

Just a quick question, I've rebuilt the MC with a kit from MevSpares and noticed the spring was about 15-20mm longer which I assume may be because the original has compressed over time. Putting it back together and the 15-20mm means the assembly actually has to be pushed in against the spring resistance to be able to get the circlip back on. Is this normal?

Also the kit came with a pouch of grease. Is this for the pushrod ball joint? or dont bother?

Thanks

Adrian

[Mathew]

Yes it is normal, the grease is to aid assembly and protect the new seal from damage. If building to store use the grease, if using strait away you can use brake fluid to lubricate.

[Pete Lewis]

yes grease ( normally a red stuff suitable with rubber) is for the outer regions just brake fluid to lube the insides 

Pete