Re: IML: master cylinder top up

["jsadowski" <jsadowski@xxxxxxx>]

Based on how worn the bolt head is, or how much the cover has been over 
tightened & now has a depression in the center, you may find that a 7/16 
offset box wrench will work better then an open end wrench.  My .02
John
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ernie Stepney" <estepney@xxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 8:38 PM
Subject: RE: IML: master cylinder top up


> Hi Ken:
> There is no easy way, but use a 7/16 open end wrench to remove the bolt
> (first clean off any dirt on the lid) then slide the cap to the rear to
> see the fluid level, you do not have to remove it completely. I use a
> cap off a rear axle oil container ( clean it thoroughly if it has been
> used) and a 8 inch length of 3/8" clear plastic tubing on the brake
> fluid bottle to allow easy filling and no mess. Top it up to about 1/4"
> from the top and reinstall the cap.
>
> Ernie and The Black Bitc_!!
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of kenneth
> chilton
> Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 12:19 PM
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> Subject: IML: master cylinder top up
>
> hello america
>
> i9 need to check the brake fluid level in the master cylinder on our 57
> imperial , the difficuty is with the bellows resticting access  to the
> m/c
> top . is there a way of compressing the bellows or a method of
> checking/topping up the m/c that i am unaware of .  i am a total novice
> at
> these things but willing to learn
>
> thanks
> ken    uk
>
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