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Technical | How To / Re: Master Cylinder window replacement?
« on: May 20, 2021, 11:29:02 PM »
I did see similar assemblies on ebay, like this one https://www.ebay.com/itm/113917120574?hash=item1a85fd503e:g:cHAAAOSwuo5dbjq0 (from Israel argh!!). It looks quite similar and may fit but it is a different model #.

The plot thickens here, we are looking at the full kit now because the pins holding the caliper pads in are frozen and we can't get them to release. Only thing I haven't tried is heating them up, which I don't think would be a viable option with the rubber seals on the caliper.

thanks for the ideas though.

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Technical | How To / Re: Master Cylinder window replacement?
« on: May 20, 2021, 04:07:05 PM »
I'm trying to do this right and order the front brake subassembly kit (4550B-LEJ2-E10) which includes all parts from caliper up to and including master cylinder and handgrip.

Unfortunately, nobody seems to have this in stock and the Kymco warehouse is operated (due to covid) by one guy.   :(

Modern 'lean supply chain' works until it breaks and doesn't anymore. If anyone has a lead for finding these parts I am in your debt.

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Technical | How To / Re: Master Cylinder window replacement?
« on: May 14, 2021, 05:18:47 PM »
Seems like a homemade window (or slug) would be the only option to salvage the master cylinder. I'll play around with that idea but thanks to another thread I found suppliers and see we can replace the whole master cylinder & handle assembly for ~$45 so, that's reasonable.
https://solanocycle.dealerspikeparts.com/oemparts/p/kymco/45500-ldc8-e10/cylinder-assy-fr-master
thx again for your input. Happy to find the forum and resources here. :)

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Technical | How To / Master Cylinder window replacement?
« on: May 14, 2021, 12:10:18 PM »
Does anyone know where I can get a replacement brake fluid level window for a stock master cylinder? and steps to replace it.

We just picked up a 2018 Kymco super 8 50x. First project was to replace front pads & disc as it had been running metal on metal for some time. While retracting the caliper piston, I inadvertently blew out the brake fluid level window in my master cylinder because I failed to loosen the cover to let it vent.

On a quick search of prior threads I saw:
https://www.kymcoforum.com/index.php?topic=29859.msg211895#msg211895
but no conclusive answer.
Also an older one (from 2009) and use of a dime to replace the window.

thx in advance for your help/leads/advise

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