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    I'm taking apart my master cylinders for what I hope is just a clean & inspect. If all looks good, will I be ok to re-use, or should I plan on replacement piston & cup sets?
    https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9zH8w8Civs8ejBJWjdvYi1LNTg&resourcekey=0-hlJp0Yc4K_VN9g7Jyy4KQg&authuser=fussbucket_1%40msn.com&usp=drive_fs
    1983 GS750ED-Horsetraded for the Ironhead
    1981 HD XLH

    Drew's 850 L Restoration

    Drew's 83 750E Project

    #2
    Personally, I would replace the sets but that's just how I do things.
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      #3
      +1 with Cowboy. I just did a caliper/MC rebuild and gouged the piston in the caliper and the piston in the MC was totally nasty!

      Here's some pics to look at...I have other pics in there but disregard those.



      You'll feel much better knowing you replaced all the internal moving parts. I replaced the original front brake line with a braided line and the stopping power has improved dramatically!

      Good luck!



      Ed
      GS750TZ V&H/4-1, Progressive Shocks, Rebuilt MC/braided line, Tarozzi Stabilizer[Seq#2312]
      GS750TZ Parts Bike [Seq#6036]
      GSX-R750Y (Sold)

      my opinion shouldn't be taken as gospel or in any way that would lead you to believe otherwise (30Sep2021)

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        #4
        It wouldn't bother me to reuse the parts if they look good. Can't fault replacing them either. If money's tight, reuse. Don't attempt to reuse your old brake lines though.
        Ed

        To measure is to know.

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          #5
          Originally posted by Nessism View Post
          It wouldn't bother me to reuse the parts if they look good. Can't fault replacing them either. If money's tight, reuse. Don't attempt to reuse your old brake lines though.
          I have been reusing them forever, if they are not damaged. Never had a problem from it. At least you know they are the right parts, and you know you won't have to wait for them.
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            #6
            Thanks guys

            Originally posted by tkent02 View Post
            I have been reusing them forever, if they are not damaged. Never had a problem from it. At least you know they are the right parts, and you know you won't have to wait for them.
            Thanks guys. Heading to HF for snap ring pliers, then I'll see what they look like.
            https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9zH8w8Civs8ejBJWjdvYi1LNTg&resourcekey=0-hlJp0Yc4K_VN9g7Jyy4KQg&authuser=fussbucket_1%40msn.com&usp=drive_fs
            1983 GS750ED-Horsetraded for the Ironhead
            1981 HD XLH

            Drew's 850 L Restoration

            Drew's 83 750E Project

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              #7
              Snap Ring Pliers

              Originally posted by jsandidge View Post
              Thanks guys. Heading to HF for snap ring pliers, then I'll see what they look like.
              Yep, that's the tool you'll need to remove the piston in the MC. Also, if the dust cover isn't pliable and doesn't seat properly, I'd replace it too.



              Ed
              GS750TZ V&H/4-1, Progressive Shocks, Rebuilt MC/braided line, Tarozzi Stabilizer[Seq#2312]
              GS750TZ Parts Bike [Seq#6036]
              GSX-R750Y (Sold)

              my opinion shouldn't be taken as gospel or in any way that would lead you to believe otherwise (30Sep2021)

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