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    gs850g rear master cylinder rebuild

    I have done the search but can't find anything really specific on the rebuild. I have the outer seal, the circlip and the rod off, but have no idea how to get to the spring and seals inside. I looked on the microfiche and they do come out, but I do not want to force any thing. All help greatly appreciated. Thanks
    p.s. this is my first time doing this, so be patient.

    #2
    Nothing holds the piston, cup and spring in. if it doesn't come out by rapping it on a wooden board then more than likely the piston is corroded to the bore.

    do you have a rebuild kit for it, or is this a take apart, clean and reassemble project?
    De-stinking Penelope http://thegsresources.com/_forum/sho...d.php?t=179245

    http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...35#post1625535

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      #3
      remove the banjo bolt from the opposite end of the MC, then simply push the insides out using a small screwdriver or similer. shouldn't be stuck very hard...

      there's a piston/seal assy & spring/rubber cap in there.
      '85 GS550L - SOLD
      '85 GS550E - SOLD
      '82 GS650GL - SOLD
      '81 GS750L - SOLD
      '82 GS850GL - trusty steed
      '80 GS1100L - son's project bike
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      '81 GS1100E - Big Red (daily rider)

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        #4
        Originally posted by hikermikem View Post
        remove the banjo bolt from the opposite end of the MC, then simply push the insides out using a small screwdriver or similer.
        Be careful, there is a rubber check valve at the banjo bolt end of the spring.
        De-stinking Penelope http://thegsresources.com/_forum/sho...d.php?t=179245

        http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...35#post1625535

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          #5
          thanks

          Thank you Rustybronco, I have a rebuild kit, but having read your reply and looked at the piece, I think you are correct. I sprayed some stuff in there to try to unfreeze it. When it was on the bike and I pushed on the pedal there was a noise like some fluid was moving inside, so I suspect (I really hope and pray) it may not be too badly frozen. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

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            #6
            Put a little penetrating oil around the area where the piston meets the bore, slightly tap it back and forth with a wooden dowel/stick on the piston end and a small punch/screwdriver from the banjo bolt end. eventually it will loosen and come out.

            I just did my '80 last Sunday that was stuck bad and damaged the check valve, thank God I had a spare from a Honda.
            De-stinking Penelope http://thegsresources.com/_forum/sho...d.php?t=179245

            http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...35#post1625535

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              #7
              mission accomplished

              Thanks to all, great advise as always. Now for the rebuild. Tom

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