Brake Leak

[Vince Koehn]

Hi Everyone,
I have a brake leak on my 2009 Mastiff EFI up on the reservoir on the right hand grip. I initially thought it was coming from the brake line where it is attached with the two brass washers. I replaced the brass washters and it still has a leak. The reservoir lid is not leaking. Could it be leaking internally maybe around the plunger? I was surprised when I took the brake line off that the two brass washers are what seal it. I was expecting an o-ring or something more. Still not sure its not the washers but I have it good and tight. When the bike is parked and the wheel turned left it creats a small drip right on the corner of assembly right where the brake line attaches.
Any help or advice would be appreciated!
Thanks, Vince

 

[chacha]

The "brass" washers may be the problem. They should be copper. Sounds like this connection is the source of the problem. The other option is to hit the HD dealer and pickup the brakeline washers that they've been using for a few years -- they are a metal/rubber version that seals well.

 

[Vince Koehn]

Thanks!

I am going to try the Harley washers. Thanks for the suggestion!
Vince

 

[chacha]

I'm using them on the rear banjo on the Dog and all around on the Nightrain. I think you'll be pretty happy with them :up: