SALAD
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| posted on 26/5/14 at 03:57 PM |
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Brake fluid reservoir query.
Is it acceptable to use two fluid reservoirs on one master cylinder?
Two smaller ones like these, one for the front circuit and one for the rear:
http://www.jjcraceandrally.com/race/brake-master-cylinders-accessories/jjc-brake-fluid-reservoir
Then use two sensor caps like these: http://www.carbuildersolutions.com/uk/brake-fluid-reservoir-cap-with-2-pin-plug-and-fly-leads
[Edited on 26/5/14 by SALAD]
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| posted on 26/5/14 at 04:44 PM |
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It would be acceptable, but a very expensive way of doing it. Wouldn't a twin reservoir with a single cap do the same job?
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SALAD
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| posted on 26/5/14 at 05:03 PM |
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Just thinking of all options before deciding to move or re-do the front lines.
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blakep82
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| posted on 26/5/14 at 05:09 PM |
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Can't see it being a problem, if linked with a T or Y piece, you shouldnt even need 2 caps. They'll balance themselves out so the level
will be the same in both
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SteveWalker
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| posted on 26/5/14 at 05:48 PM |
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That cap/switch looks like one from a Ford Ka. I picked one up, along with a short length of the harness at a scrapyard recently for a few quid.
It's probably the same switch on most Fords and it is definitely a direct replacement (different plug though) for a Sierra cap - which is what I
needed it for as my switch had failed and as it's now part of the MOT.
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adithorp
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| posted on 26/5/14 at 07:28 PM |
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No problem. In reality it has advantages over a simple single res'; Most tin-top single reservoirs have an internal division that comes 1/2 way
up, so that if one circuit bursts, there's still a fluid reserve for the other circuit.
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
http://jpsc.org.uk/forum/
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SALAD
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| posted on 2/6/14 at 03:21 PM |
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This looks to be what I am after:
http://images.marketplaceadvisor.channeladvisor.com/hi/67/67274/5957118.jpg
http://marketplaceadvisor.channeladvisor.com/storefrontprofiles/DeluxeSFItemDetail.aspx?sid=1&sfid=208227&c=192808&i=257028040
The right shape and larger outlets to fit into my master cylinder directly. Anyone know where I can get one in the UK?
I have one that shape but the outlets are too small for the master cylinder seals (and the seals on the reservoir are too small an OD for the master
cylinder).
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SALAD
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| posted on 3/6/14 at 06:52 PM |
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I managed to get one of the reservoirs that I have mounted today, by using some rubber seals from a spare master cylinder.
I have turned it round 180degrees so it now leans back as per the picture below. Is this OK?
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Andy S
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| posted on 3/6/14 at 07:19 PM |
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If I were an IVA man I would have a problem with that - If not for IVA then I would still not be happy with is from a personal view that it is just
wrong and takes very little effort to do right.
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SALAD
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| posted on 3/6/14 at 07:58 PM |
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Ok, from that I think I am correct in saying that the reservoir in the picture is not usable due to it being designed to mount on a master cylinder
with an upward tilt and my master cylinder is mounted horizontal.
So I need to use very little effort and get it right by using a reservoir that is designed to be mounted on a level master cylinder.
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