clutch lever parts

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wayno · #1 Post by **wayno** » Sat Feb 05, 2011 2:07 pm

I need some help of you pro's.

I've just changed my brake lever for an aftermarket one no problems, but when I came to change the clutch one I couldn't remove the little pin from the lever (the two small parts shown in the picture). Does anyone know the part numbers for these or do I need a whole new lever to get them?

If anyone has an old lever with these in that can be removed ghive me a shout also, I think mine were put in by a giant.

Also will I need to bleed the clutch system after removing the lever, the level has dramatically dropped

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Falconihlist · #2 Post by **Falconihlist** » Sat Feb 05, 2011 2:28 pm

At the base of the hinge for the pin is a grub screw. M3 if I remember, you need to slacken that off before you try to unscrew the pointy pin. Had the same problem with mine, but once it's removed you should have no problems.

wayno · #3 Post by **wayno** » Sat Feb 05, 2011 5:19 pm

Cool, I'll have to give that a go tomorrow when it's daylight again and see.

Thanks

FalcoJock · #4 Post by **FalcoJock** » Sat Feb 05, 2011 6:34 pm

On the subject of clutch levers, I have a bit of thin rubber sleeve / seal that looks like it might be coming apart. It is showing just where the lever operates the cylinder and look a bit torn. I'm wondering if this is something that needs to be investigated further. It just doesn't look quite right...

Falconihlist · #5 Post by **Falconihlist** » Sat Feb 05, 2011 7:38 pm

Mine is the same, it's a dust/dirt seal onto the actual piston. Going to replace it when I have to overhaul the mastercylinder whenever that may be. Put a drop of liquid PTFE sealant in and it is stopping all the crud off the road getting in there.

FalcoJock · #6 Post by **FalcoJock** » Sun Feb 06, 2011 10:16 am

Many thanks.

anzacinexile · #7 Post by **anzacinexile** » Sun Feb 06, 2011 1:56 pm

Falconihlist wrote:Mine is the same, it's a dust/dirt seal onto the actual piston. Going to replace it when I have to overhaul the mastercylinder whenever that may be. Put a drop of liquid PTFE sealant in and it is stopping all the crud off the road getting in there.

Best of luck trying to source the seals. Been trying for 6 months and no joy

D-Rider · #8 Post by **D-Rider** » Sun Feb 06, 2011 2:51 pm

anzacinexile wrote:
Falconihlist wrote:Mine is the same, it's a dust/dirt seal onto the actual piston. Going to replace it when I have to overhaul the mastercylinder whenever that may be. Put a drop of liquid PTFE sealant in and it is stopping all the crud off the road getting in there.
Best of luck trying to source the seals. Been trying for 6 months and no joy

Chabby's mate Dave has helped us source the seals for the standard clutch slave and also the Mille 4-pad callipers (I really must post up the 4-pad calliper info).
Maybe we can twist his arm again to help us - but we will need to send him the seals we are trying to replace (preferably the unit they fit into too) so that he can identify them.