Topic: How do you know its time to rebuild the Master Cylinder?

[njcafe84]

What makes it time to rebuild your master cyclinder?

[Johnie]

When it starts to leak brake fluid or when you feel they are not performing as they should.

[Gordon]

If it's not leaking and it maintains pressure when you pull the lever and hold it for a while, then it's doing its job. 

[njcafe84]

Great thanks!!

[Johnie]

Now, if you want to stay ahead of the game and ensure the brakes do not fail then do it. Or if you are having doubts about the system. I look at it this way...when I buy a vintage bike I tell myself the brakes have never been rebuilt. So with braking systems 30 - 40 years old it is time. Take a look at what was in the bottom of my front caliper on my KO. Sure, they worked "OK", but time was against them.