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Re: Brake m/c "tipping valve nut"

To: foglew@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: Brake m/c "tipping valve nut"
From: "Donald H. Locker" <dhl@chelseamsl.com>
Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2000 06:01:56 -0500
I picked up a 1/2 inch Allen key from Sears for this.  at USD11.99 it
was a steal.  And didn't break, unlike the 5/16 bolt whose head I
tried to use first.

Donald.

> From: "Walt Fogle" <foglew@hotmail.com>
> Date: Wed, 08 Mar 2000 21:53:35 PST
> 
> 
> Hello Listers:
> 
> Can someone tell me what tool to use to remove the "tipping valve nut" on 
> the top of the brake m/c on my car?
> 
> Just after installing my rebuilt rear axles, complete with new wheel 
> cylinders, u-joints, brake pads, springs, renewed adjusters, etc. the brake 
> master cylinder let go all the fluid onto the driver side carpet.
> 
> I've pulled the m/c out of the car and will install a rebuild kit.  Just 
> need to know how to remove the internal nut.
> 
> Thanks and best regards,
> Walt Fogle
> '73 Spit 1500
> '69 TR6
>

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