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#1 Spitz

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Posted 15 April 2019 - 08:41 PM

I need to replace the front wheel cylinders on my twin leading system.

 

I have new cylinders, but no new Gaskets.  Gaskets are two weeks away.
What is the purpose of the gasket, and can I go ahead and fit without them? ( no old ones on their either )



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Posted 15 April 2019 - 09:01 PM

I don't fit the gaskets, i just smear the back of the wheel cylinders(keep the plastic caps on the nipple and pipe threads) with copper grease, also smear the pistons where the shoes sit

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Posted 15 April 2019 - 09:55 PM

Thanks... I'll go ahead then



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Posted 16 April 2019 - 02:54 AM

Why not make the gaskets?

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Posted 18 April 2019 - 04:17 PM

What material is used...cork/paper.....?



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Posted 18 April 2019 - 04:34 PM

The aftermarket cylinders I fitted had paper gaskets

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Posted 18 April 2019 - 08:57 PM

Paper. Fel-Pro sells a package that contains various materials and thicknesses




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