How do you remove the rear brake master res insert?

**mrgrn** · #1 (**permalink**) 11-23-2009, 01:06 AM

I have a little rear res and there is the plastic insert that allows the hose and i would like to get it out, any suggestions?

TIA

Mark

demontech · #2 (**permalink**) 11-23-2009, 01:30 AM

it has a square barb that is pushed into the rubber gromet, i pull up on it and spray some lube into it then wiggle it around to get the lube into it. then you just need to pull it to the side(it is a pain)

**mrgrn** · #3 (**permalink**) 11-23-2009, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by demontech

it has a square barb that is pushed into the rubber gromet, i pull up on it and spray some lube into it then wiggle it around to get the lube into it. then you just need to pull it to the side(it is a pain)

super

thanks

is there threadfs underneath by chance? reason i ask is i am using it for a different application and need to change the tubing size or install a fitting there

demontech · #4 (**permalink**) 11-23-2009, 08:36 PM

usually just a rubber insert

TAftonomos · #5 (**permalink**) 11-30-2009, 03:13 PM

Pulls straight out, just use some force. I saw/wanted the thurston rear brake resi delete...but can't afford the $130 he was selling them for. Made my own little fitting on my southbend lathe, tygon 2075 tube, seems to be working/holding up fine.

I'd be more than happy to help you out with a fitting...

Old Fart · #6 (**permalink**) 11-30-2009, 08:35 PM

I bought a SB 9" about 15 years ago as it was virtually new and unused for 10 years. I can't tell you how much and how often I use that thing. I'm throwing out chips every couple weeks.

**mrgrn** · #7 (**permalink**) 11-30-2009, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by TAftonomos

Pulls straight out, just use some force. I saw/wanted the thurston rear brake resi delete...but can't afford the $130 he was selling them for. Made my own little fitting on my southbend lathe, tygon 2075 tube, seems to be working/holding up fine.

I'd be more than happy to help you out with a fitting...

One of those would work very nice!

i am using mine now for a thumb brake application and will be going to mu mini ISR and that has threads and really a male thread by barb would be best for that as well.

? though. i am going to be using this for the thumb brake and still use the rear. i am betting the need for the rear reservoir is nil. i was going to get a double banjo for the rear master and just find a threaded plug for the rear master reservoir, sound right?