October 24, 20214 yr Local trials specialist fitted a new clutch & clutch hose as part of diagnosing killer drag issues. Today's the second time I've taken the bike out... .. and suddenly no clutch. The fluid running down the hose reveals the brake line has worked itself loose. FFS. Should the union have a copper washer, loctite, PTFE, fernox or something else to stop this happening?
October 25, 20214 yr Author 2 minutes ago, lsv said: I would say Cu washer between union and master cyl. That's what I've gone with, we'll see if it's the right choice.
October 25, 20214 yr Alloy or Copper washer would be ok. But you should inspect the mating surfaces for scratches and dents. And also inspect for cracks because if correctly assembled this would rarely happen.
October 26, 20214 yr 15 hours ago, carl ekblom said: Alloy or Copper washer would be ok. But you should inspect the mating surfaces for scratches and dents. And also inspect for cracks because if correctly assembled this would rarely happen. Isn't the purpose of a crush washer to account for scratches and dents? I've not seen a bike assembled without crush washers before, is it a new thing to not need them?
October 26, 20214 yr I would ask him where that formula master cylinder came from. WE were throwing those in the trash not long ago.
October 27, 20214 yr Author 12 hours ago, lineaway said: I would ask him where that formula master cylinder came from. WE were throwing those in the trash not long ago. It was already on the bike? A new clutch and hose were fitted, not the master cylinder.
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