Well I am learning the hard way. The cap did not fit right and fluid went all over. Non original chrome cap. Not ready to spend big bucks on restored or NOS original.
This is the original MC and I just had it completely redone. Sleeved and all. It was beautiful.
When it leaked it pulled up all the paint and started to rust almost immediately. I did not notice it for a few days too which did not help. It did not take much fluid to make a real mess.
Should I have it disassembled and bead blasted? Powder coated?
If I had used Silicone versus standard brake fluid could I have avoided this mess. Man I hate doing things twice!
What are the pros and cons of the silicone? Can I effectively flush the rest of the old fluid out at home if I do switch to silicone.
Two steps forward and one step back
What is the best way to try and break the lines loose from the proportioning valve? They seem frozen. Can you replace all the brake lines along the frame without lifting the body?
Thanks Guys. Kindest Regards, Bill
This is the original MC and I just had it completely redone. Sleeved and all. It was beautiful.
When it leaked it pulled up all the paint and started to rust almost immediately. I did not notice it for a few days too which did not help. It did not take much fluid to make a real mess.
Should I have it disassembled and bead blasted? Powder coated?
If I had used Silicone versus standard brake fluid could I have avoided this mess. Man I hate doing things twice!
What are the pros and cons of the silicone? Can I effectively flush the rest of the old fluid out at home if I do switch to silicone.
Two steps forward and one step back

What is the best way to try and break the lines loose from the proportioning valve? They seem frozen. Can you replace all the brake lines along the frame without lifting the body?
Thanks Guys. Kindest Regards, Bill
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