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Re: Brake m/c "tipping valve nut"/solution

To: dhl@chelseamsl.com
Subject: Re: Brake m/c "tipping valve nut"/solution
From: "Walt Fogle" <foglew@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 09 Mar 2000 08:11:26 PST


Donald:

Thanks for the tip.  The 1/2 inch Allen key sounds like the way to go.  
Always looking for new tools anyway!

Donald Locker wrote:
>
>I picked up a 1/2 inch Allen key from Sears for this.  at USD11.99 it
>was a steal.  And didn't break, unlike the 5/16 bolt whose head I
>tried to use first.
>
>Donald.
>
> > From: "Walt Fogle" <foglew@hotmail.com>
> > Date: Wed, 08 Mar 2000 21:53:35 PST
> >
> >
> > Hello Listers:
> >
> > Can someone tell me what tool to use to remove the "tipping valve nut" 
>on
> > the top of the brake m/c on my car?
> >
> > Just after installing my rebuilt rear axles, complete with new wheel
> > cylinders, u-joints, brake pads, springs, renewed adjusters, etc. the 
>brake
> > master cylinder let go all the fluid onto the driver side carpet.
> >
> > I've pulled the m/c out of the car and will install a rebuild kit.  Just
> > need to know how to remove the internal nut.
> >
> > Thanks and best regards,
> > Walt Fogle
> > '73 Spit 1500
> > '69 TR6
> >



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