Help Please;mastercylinder re build

G"day all,
urgent repair to front master cylinder rebuild.
Ok gone all good so far as getting of H/Bars, & apart it going well,finnally gothe circlip out(very trying) give it a clean, got both drain holes clean, i can torch light shining thru both ,while parts are soaking in degreaser ,i thought i wood satrt on the shaft,notrd how seals came off so i know which way they go back on,got up tp putting the seals back on the shaft & no hope,
soulition needed;
1. just lube it up,
2. soak the new seals in hot water.
3.?????

any secret to getting this buggers on!!!!!

thanks for your imput in advance;

cheers albear

 

wrap it with masking tape and lube with dish soap and water; be sure all soap residue is rinsed and it's completely dry before you introduce it to brake fluid.

 

thanks mate! iam trying to do it know!
let you know how it goes.

cheers albear

 

ok all done & back on the bike ,ready to take it for a ride today.
i tried bigfitz's idea but as my fingers are on the shrek size,it was very hard to get it to work,so i looked around to see what i could use to get some mechinal advantage, i found a 200mm cable tie & slid it underneath the seal & used that get the seal over the ridge & down to seating area.

cheers albear