It's quite a while since I posted and Doris hasn't been out much recently.
I had the oil leak fixed and they were supposed to be sorting out the problem with the front brake master cylinder not releasing as well. They tickled with it but didn't fix it so poor Doris was still not roadworthy.
With the Manx fast approaching, I really wanted to take Doris rather than the VFR so I ordered a remanufactured master cylinder from David Silver. Lesson learned there - the cost of the new master cylinder and brake lever etc was very little more than what I previously paid for the seal kit and a separate lever. Plus I had to repaint it. I really tried hard to reuse stuff in preference to replacing but this one went against me.
Anyway, it's now replaced - that went very well. I sucked some brake fluid down from the master cylinder using my big syringe attached to the bleed valve on the caliper; swapped over the master cylinders; then "injected" the fluid back up. Job done - no need to bleed or anything :)
I took Doris out for a spin and what a revelation to have the front end running free. She was a delight. I stopped at the seafront at West Kirby and took a photo to celebrate! I think she looks gorgeous in the sunset.
Anyway, she'll be due a good wash and polish before setting off to the Island next Saturday night. I'll update the other blog with that adventure.
