Honda CM400 front brakes

I am trying to get the master cylinder on my front brakes apart to
clean it or replace it, but I can not seem to get the master cylinder
out. I have manual but that isn't helping any. Can someone give me a
quick how too. Thanks

 

I think you mean the *slave* cylinder.....

Easiest way is just to remove the pads and pump the brake until it pops
out.

 

What about the little rubber boot on the end (opposite of where the
brake line connects)? It appears to me that it is connected inside
somehow. Is this boot covering the snap ring because I can't find the
snap ring to set it free. Thanks for the help

 

http://www.brendel.com/racing/glossary_1.shtml

"The brake disc is mounted on the rear axle and rotates with the same
speed as the axle itself. The disc is aligned to sit precisely between
the two brake pads which in turn are mounted into the slave cylinder."


http://www.musclecarclub.com/library/tech/brakes.shtml

"The brake system is composed of the following basic components: The
"master cylinder" which is located under the hood, and is directly
connected to the brake pedal, converts your foot's mechanical pressure
into hydraulic pressure. Steel "brake lines" and flexible "brake hoses"
connect the master cylinder to the "slave cylinders" located at each
wheel."

I admit there may be a confusion of American/UK terminology here,
though.

Agreed, but the fact that it's seized makes me certain that he's
referring to the slave cylinder (aka the brake piston)

This is a CM400. It *is* a single piston caliper. Which is why I
suggested this remedy.

You should think more ;-)

 

<snip>

I admit it, I'm losing the ability to read in my old age.

However, the slave cylinder is still the one at the caliper end (the car
stuff was simply c&p to make the point). And, er, yes, the master
cylinder is definitely the one at the other end.

<Goes to garage to check>

Yes, definitely. Care to buy me some new glasses?