[DeTomaso] NEXT STEP - NO REAR BRAKES MANGUSTA / Dick Ruzzin

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 4/6/07 17 05 45, Dickruzzindesign at aol.com writes:


> Has anyone opened one up before, on the end with the big nut? I expect it
> will be very tight but have some ideas about loosening it.
> 

I am trying to get the mental image here.   Are you saying that there is a 
big nut on the end of the M/C, opposite from the end that the pushrod activates? 
  Normally, the piston in the M/C is under spring tension, and is retained in 
the back by a snap ring.   So if (and it's a big if) you can open the M/C 
from the other end, be prepared for a spring to come shooting out--and also be 
ready for a big BLEAH mess of brake fluid.

Personally, I'd remove the thing before dismantling it, even though it's 
undeniably a big hassle....

Good luck!

Mike

P.S.   Do me a favor--send me photos of that sucker, as I don't know what a 
Mangusta M/C looks like?   Thanks!


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