Pierburg Pump, Brakes, etc., etc.

[Alex Kowalski]

Just a quick update:

The rebuilt master cylinder is in, and it works fine.  Installation was
straightforward.

I was a little surprised -- even before pressure bleeding the brakes, which
I'll do this evening, not much air got into the lines.  I clamped off the
line from the brake reservoir to the clutch very close to the nipple, then
siphoned most of the fluid out of the reservoir before removing it.  I
thoroughly cleaned the reservoir and screen.  Then I just unbolted
everything, installed the new cylinder and attached the reservoir -- leaving
the brake lines loose.  Then I filled the reservoir and refitted the clutch
line, and waited for some fluid to dribble out of first the rear fitting,
then the front fitting as I tightened them.  Topped off the reservoir, and
started it right up with no warning lights or bleeps.

The brakes are just a little bit spongy, so evidently there's still some air
in there.  Not much though, and a full four-wheel pressure bleed should fix
that.

Tonight I'll try my hand at disassembling the old M/C for an inspection.
With a little luck, today I'll also pick up some aluminized heat shielding
cloth and get to work fabricating a heat shield for the MC.

Not bad for $58, I'm pleased.

Cheers,
Alex Kowalski
'87 5KCSTQ  - "Gretchen"
'86 5KCSTQ  - "Sessa"