master cylinder. FUBAR

[cid]

the previous owner of my beloved gs tried and epic failed in removing master cylinder cover plate. the screws are stripped beyond repair making removal of top plate difficult. I believe i will have to drill out the screws. and replace them.
1. what gauge/length screws are these?
2. I have to remove the top plate to replace the brake juice?
I think that the front brakes are losing there stopping power, making me think i need new fluid as the pads looked good.

Also my rear brake is shot. where can i get a replacement on the cheap? rear is a drum type

[7981GS]

Have you tried pre-driving (hitting the bit with a hammer to form the head cross) the #1 Phillips bit from your impact driver into the stripped heads and then, hitting them with the impact? BTDT.

Eric

[cid]

no i have not. sounds....interesting

[7981GS]

I bought three bikes with the same problem being created before I got them.
Get the screws out and get new ones at your local hardware store to replace them.
After you clean out the holes with brake cleaner and pressurized air,
add anti-sieze to the threads of the new screws.

Eric

[gearheadE30]

I usually use a dremel to slot the head of the stripped screw and use a flatblade driver to get it out. ymmv.