Moochie Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Hi. I just picked up a 2002 that only has one screw in the brake master cylinder. The other is snapped off. Is this ok or should I replace the cylinder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted June 24, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted June 24, 2017 Brake fluid is caustic, especially to paint. Considering that the bars get jostled around and there could be some seepage, I would find a replacement screw and secure for sure. I took one of the screws with me to a hardware store and found a nice replacement screw that had a 2.5mm Allen head that works great. Although I have JIS screw drivers, much better than a Phillips screw driver, the Allen seems to be just a bit more secure when driving it in or out. I also use a touch of anti-sieze on the screws before I install them, makes removal much easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer JZH Posted June 24, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted June 24, 2017 If it isn't leaking... The screws are M4 or something, so if they corrode and snap, drilling them out can be tricky. Pull the lid off and see if the stub is still accessible? You could get lucky and be able to remove it using a vise-grip/Plus-Gas. Ciao, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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