What is the fix for the 2013 RT master cylinder problem?

[Huddleston]

I know it is early and that probably no one has actually had the fix performed yet. But, does anyone actually know what the fix will involve? I thought perhaps one of you Canadians might have some insight through your dealer or from the notice you received from BRP. I've looked at my MC, and see no evidence of melting. I was looking at the setup, trying to envision what BRP is going to do. I suppose one could replace the plastic cover of the MC with a metal one. The exhaust pipe already has a small heat shield between the pipe and the MC. I don't know that a larger heat shield would make a lot of difference. The Cat is the major source of heat under there. I've seen comments suggesting that the fix is going to solve a lot of heat problems, but I don't see that happening. Again, does anyone KNOW what the fix will be?

 

[cuznjohn]

fix

they said BRP will have the dealer install a heat shield, that's all i read

 

[Chupaca]

He's right..!!

:agree: for the existing units the heat shield is the cure..maybe mods on newer units...

 

[Bob Denman]

This one may be a heat shield; I have to figure that a more involved and multi-faceted approach will be implemented in subsequent model years... :thumbup:
Heat shielding and airflow management will be the primary focus.

 

[billybovine]

This one may be a heat shield; I have to figure that a more involved and multi-faceted approach will be implemented in subsequent model years... :thumbup:
Heat shielding and airflow management will be the primary focus.

:agree: It is a combination of shielding and airflow to keep everything cool.

All 2013's are the same it regards to exhaust, master cylinder and there placement. The existing heat shield is incorrect. IMO, should be longer and placed higher. If you look at the air flow on the ST and RT, most of the air to cool the master cylinder area has to come over the top of the air breather. The right side of the engine is packed full of stuff not a lot of room for air to flow. Now on the RS, it does not have a electric parking brake actuator. This leaves a big opening for extra air to flow through and get to the master cylinder area.

 

[flamingobabe]

my master cylinder had started melting at about 7,000 miles...I extended my heat shield to the top as much as possible....after 2500 miles my master cylinder appears OK....I do believe the only recall is to add a larger shield....but as others have said...we need airflow....

 

[Bob Denman]

We're all hoping that the improved heat shield does the trick! :thumbup:
Char,
You're about the LAST person on the Planet who needed this aggravation; here's hoping that the mixture settings are fixed SOON! :cheers:

 

[Larry rt]

How can you check on a 2013rt ? What Tupperware do you remove ?