Jason,
If you have a single master cylinder, there is a circlip which holds the rod
in. There is nothing else to hold the piston in place. I've found that
even a little corrosion on the cylinder wall will keep the piston from
coming out. Push the piston in and take a little steel wool and brake fluid
and gently clean up the cylinder wall between the end of the bore and where
the piston is sticking. Don't use any rough sandpaper or you'll scratch the
bore enough to cause a fluid leak. If you have the dual master cylinder,
there is another circlip which retains the piston in place. The manual
calls for a special tool #18G1112 to remove the circlip. I've never had one
of these types apart, but I would think you could get by with a long set of
needle nose pliers or an angled pick if there is no tab to grab with the
pliers.
Pete
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net]On
Behalf Of Jason Spaeth
Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2006 11:14 AM
To: mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: Brake Master rebuild
Hi MGers, I am attempting to install a rebuild kit to my early 74 B. I am
having trouble removing the piston. It is free and moves back and forth
inside the cyclinder but will not come out of the cyclinder. What holds it
in and how do I remove it? A pin or somthing? The white poly bushing is
still in place.
My repair manual shows an older style master cyclinder and the moss picture
is not very clear. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
Jason Spaeth
Ice Cold, Minnesota
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