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Master Cyl Reservoirs
NS Dev - 12/1/06 at 03:46 PM

Just to check, there is nothing in the SVA bible that stops me from using a single reservoir with built in level sensing to feed 3 master cyls (2 brake 1 clutch) is there????

Will be getting my mate Clive to make me one up and just thought I'd better check.

Posted it on here before but here's an example of his work, another master cyl reservoir fitted with a level sensor from RS components.



RazMan - 12/1/06 at 09:54 PM

That's what I just bought from CBS - mine's made of cheap plastic though but still SVA ok


robinbastd - 12/1/06 at 10:14 PM

Mr RazMan,
You've disappointed us all with your choice of reservoir. I expected something a little bit more shiny.

Ian


Mark Allanson - 12/1/06 at 10:21 PM

Perhaps Bling has Blung


RazMan - 12/1/06 at 10:28 PM

Aha! But it is going to be behind a nice, shiny alloy cover ........


Mark Allanson - 12/1/06 at 10:32 PM

Show us....


RazMan - 12/1/06 at 10:41 PM

Erm ...... it's dark ....... and I'm still making it


NS Dev - 12/1/06 at 11:51 PM

ahh boo, sell it and give Clive a ring for a nice shiny stainless one, they are superb!!!! Make all these ally tanks on the market look like old shite!

good to hear no probs with triple ressy tho! The float switches he's found are cool! Brake fluid proof, pretty cheap and industrial spec so won't fail. not in the cap either so nice and clean and easy when you come to fill it!


Mix - 13/1/06 at 07:23 AM

If you are going to have it custom made surely it's a good idea to have three separate compartmantes from say half way down, that way a leak in one of the systems will not cause the other two to fail.

Mick


RazMan - 13/1/06 at 08:14 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Mix
If you are going to have it custom made surely it's a good idea to have three separate compartmantes from say half way down, that way a leak in one of the systems will not cause the other two to fail.

Mick


That is exactly how these m/c resevoirs work. Otherwise the fluid level sensor wouldn't do its job, protecting 3 chambers.

I'm having trouble finding a suitable place to mount my cheap plastic m/c so I might be looking for a shiny (but different shaped) replacement soon - possibly a washer bottle too. If anyone would like to send me some links I would appreciate it.

[Edited on 13-1-06 by RazMan]


NS Dev - 13/1/06 at 09:08 AM

Links!!!!:

Clive is NOT the cheapest man for the job, but IS the VERY BEST you can buy!

Custom made stuff to an EXCEPTIONAL standard, and that is an understatement!!!

Custom Solutions Homepage

WASHER BOTTLE: (this one for an opel manta hence the engraving, but he'll do anything you need, just do a sketch and he'll do it)




RazMan - 13/1/06 at 09:19 AM

mmmmmmmmm ........... shiny

I'll get sketching!


NS Dev - 13/1/06 at 09:22 AM

Best is they stay shiny!!

Saw one of his washer bottles that's been under the bonnet of a Manta for a year now without polishing, one wipe and it looked like new again.

Ally ones just don't do that, they go all white and horrid if you don't keep polishing!


RazMan - 13/1/06 at 07:40 PM

Okay OKAY!!.................... you talked me into it

Here's what I really, really wanted to do. Rescued attachment Brake & Water Tanks.jpg
Rescued attachment Brake & Water Tanks.jpg


RazMan - 13/1/06 at 07:43 PM

Its basically a combined brake fluid & screenwash tank. There are internal dividers to separate the two compartments with two internal baffles for the brake m/c's. A fluid switch need to be included somehow and I suggest it is mounted on the rear of the tank as shown. If a washer pump can also be included that would be perfect.





.... and it wants to be SHINY!!