Mickster
XS650 Enthusiast
Ever since you guys helped me sort out all those carb issues to get the bike running about as good as it's gonna get until a top end rebuild happens, it's been a lot of fun riding around on these country roads and into town for groceries and such.
So now, the front master cylinder on the 79 XS is dripping fluid out of the area where the brake lever contacts the cylinder. I think this is causing the pads to not release off the disc completely, wherefore it drags and squeels.
I ordered a master cylinder rebuild kit on Amazon which comes from LongHorn Moto and is supposed to be an OEM replacement parts kit
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001KO4WKY/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Any input on that?
Next, after I clean and rebuild the unit it needs to get painted. Right now it's just corroded raw aluminum that is super icky cause all the previous coating has been eroded off.
Is there a paint available at an auto parts store, WalMart, Lowes, that will somewhat resist the aggressive nature of brake fluid? Even if I have to brush it on?
So now, the front master cylinder on the 79 XS is dripping fluid out of the area where the brake lever contacts the cylinder. I think this is causing the pads to not release off the disc completely, wherefore it drags and squeels.
I ordered a master cylinder rebuild kit on Amazon which comes from LongHorn Moto and is supposed to be an OEM replacement parts kit
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001KO4WKY/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Any input on that?
Next, after I clean and rebuild the unit it needs to get painted. Right now it's just corroded raw aluminum that is super icky cause all the previous coating has been eroded off.
Is there a paint available at an auto parts store, WalMart, Lowes, that will somewhat resist the aggressive nature of brake fluid? Even if I have to brush it on?