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Offline Lbxpdx

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K75 master cylinder
« on: September 07, 2024, 05:08:01 PM »
I just picked up a parts bike, a 1994 K75S ABS, but I think it might turn out to be a minor project bike.  One thing I noticed was it was leaking fluid from below the lever of the master cylinder.  I have zero history with disc brakes.   It would appear from the disassembly that the o-ring was compromised with time, causing it to leak down the screw hole that affixes the reservoir to the housing.  I’m wondering if my cups look okay, or do I need to order a whole rebuild kit?  There is no putting on the cylinder walls. 
Any and all advice is welcome.   

  • Portland
  • 1994 K75S, 1992 K75RT, 1972 R60/5 & 1977 R100S

Offline Lbxpdx

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Re: K75 master cylinder
« Reply #1 on: September 07, 2024, 08:30:58 PM »
Well, I did some cleaning up and I’m going to get a new o-ring for the reservoir and see how it goes.

  • Portland
  • 1994 K75S, 1992 K75RT, 1972 R60/5 & 1977 R100S

Offline DC950

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Re: K75 master cylinder
« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2024, 09:28:11 PM »
How did it go?  I've never replaced just the o-ring on other bikes (KTM/Magura) but had to replace the complete piston assembly.
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Offline Lbxpdx

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Re: K75 master cylinder
« Reply #3 on: October 07, 2024, 10:46:25 PM »
I forgot to order it.  I’m placing order the order with BMW tomorrow.
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  • 1994 K75S, 1992 K75RT, 1972 R60/5 & 1977 R100S

Offline matjas

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Re: K75 master cylinder
« Reply #4 on: October 08, 2024, 05:42:58 AM »
had a similar case in r1100GS - these cylinders when they go are hard to get working again - you can clean this and hone the cylinder slightly with scotch pad on a stick and a drill - goes very nicely.
ONE THING to remember though - the bore has been anodised - what youre getting now once the anodising is gone, is soft metal so the longevity might not be great. I still need to see how it goes in my case.

BUT - If the cylinder keeps leaking I am going to bore it out to oversize /there is plenty od meat around/ and sleeve it with a stainless thin walled sleeve loctited inside the bore - this will be a forever solution.

best regards
M
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