Replacing front brake master cylinder?

[Scubbo]

Hey -- my super sherpa's front brake is a little shoddy (the reservoir window is cracked, the screw tops to the reservoir are stripped so can't be unscrewed to replace fluid)

the OEM replacement is $$$ and i'd have to undo the brake line anyway so my question is

IS it worth replacing the whole OEM unit with something like >>>THIS (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-7-8-22mm-Brake-Clutch-Master-Cylinder-Set-Kit-Reservoir-Lever-OEM-/181068515136?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ASuper+Sherpa+250&hash=item2a28864740&vxp=mtr)<<< ??? instead of finding a way to remove the stripped screws and just using the unit as is

Is there any special knowledge needed to fit and replace brake lines to brake caliper/reservoir?? (if I were to remove the line i'd consider replacing it with a new slightly longer brake line ?braided? so my handlebars can be shifted a bit more)

I'd be learning as I go, and the bike is the only thing i'll have for a long while so i'd like to keep it running --- any ideas and guidance on what I should do would be much appreciated

cheers,
Liam

[ducatilover]

Get a parts fiche, there will be a listing for a replacement window.
You can get the screws out, easy-out thype things etc.

You ideally want a m/c with the same size piston, piston stroke and transfer ports if you're replacing it, and to be fair it may not be cost effective in the long run

[Scubbo]

rad thanks for the reply, i'll have another go of refurbishing the current unit

[Akzle]

you should totally fuck with your front brake when you have fuckall idea what youre doing.

[Scubbo]

that's why it's ask questions first and read up on it, before putting into practice :-)

[Akzle]

find someone who knows what theyre doing. Please.

[ducatilover]

find someone who knows what theyre doing. Please.

You have no sense of adventure

[Scubbo]

end of the day the brake works fine, it's just the reservoir top that needs the screws removed and replaced so won't be playing with the hydrolic side (was just asking if thats an option worth looking into -- but sounds like a lot more trouble than it's worth)

[Lelitu]

it's one of those jobs that's not actually all that hard to get right
but absolutely essential that you do get right.

you really don't want to find out on the motorway at 100kph that air leaked into the lines and you can't stop properly when someone cuts you off.

but it can be done by just about anyone with a reasonable amount of mechanical skill

[unstuck]

You can get the screws out, easy-out thype things etc.



I usually find it easier to drill the head of the screw off, then lift the cap off. Then use small vice grips to unscrew whats left.