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Old 28-02-11, 04:21 PM   #1
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Default Brake reservoir cap retainer, nut size?

What size is the little nut which sits in the front brake resevoir? I have bought a new clip as mine was missing but the nut is rusted and won't grab the bolt. Look like 3-4mm nut, just need to know thread size.
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M4 x .7 methinks.


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Old 01-03-11, 08:27 AM   #3
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Any idea where i can get one, none on ebay?
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Old 01-03-11, 09:50 AM   #4
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Robinsons Foundry only list the unfaired master cylinder
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Old 02-03-11, 07:25 PM   #6
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Would you believe the nuts in my sons Meccano set are the exact right size, job done. lol
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Would you believe the nuts in my sons Meccano set are the exact right size, job done. lol
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Old 02-03-11, 08:26 PM   #8
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Would you believe the nuts in my sons Meccano set are the exact right size, job done. lol


Also about £1 for a 100 from a fixing factors
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Also about £1 for a 100 from a fixing factors
But i only needed one
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