Master cylinder

[Anonymous]

Hey all,

Any idea how to remove the piston from the master cylinder on an '81 450L?

[Anonymous]

Take the lever off and remove the rubber piston cover. They dig around in the rust until you find an internal snap-ring. I think that's how you do it as long as it is the same as my 400.

Steve

[Anonymous]

Thanks, Steve. After trying for an hour to get that thrice-damned snap ring out, I gave up and put the cylinder back on. And snapped the front brake light switch in the process. :roll:

[Anonymous]

Heh, if you were taking it apart it needed to be replaced anyway. Just be sure to use your rear brake with your front. Otherwise you'll get runover.

Steve