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brake fluid warning light on remote reservoirs
omega0684 - 23/3/10 at 05:52 PM

evening all,

i am looking to transfer my single brake fluid reservoir, which is currently mounted to the scuttle, to two separate individual reservoirs to allow for an interchangable scuttle system [one with screen and one without - don't ask for details, its a long story]

i have been looking at these wilwood master cylinders, 0.75 for front calipers and 0.625 for rear

http://www.rallydesign.co.uk/popup_image.php?pID=4053

i have a question regarding the low level brake fluid warning light.

Do you have to have one to pass MOT? if you do, can anyone offer up idea's on how you would install one with these cylinder reservoirs?

cheers


prawnabie - 23/3/10 at 05:55 PM

Im sure you just have to be able to show the light is working.


doddy - 23/3/10 at 05:56 PM

you can use this
http://www.cbsonline.co.uk/brake-fluid-reservoir-cap-flcap-129-p.asp


omega0684 - 23/3/10 at 05:57 PM

quote:
Originally posted by doddy
you can use this
http://www.cbsonline.co.uk/brake-fluid-reservoir-cap-flcap-129-p.asp


i have one of those on my current reservoir but doubt it will fit the wilwood ones even if it was separated

[Edited on 23/3/10 by omega0684]


doddy - 23/3/10 at 06:08 PM

they fit on my girlin res pots


BenB - 23/3/10 at 06:36 PM

quote:
Originally posted by doddy
they fit on my girlin res pots


Yup, they sure do Same on mine. they're standard Ford parts btw, any brake fluid level sensor of an old Ford will fit...


bigfoot4616 - 23/3/10 at 06:52 PM

mine used to pass its MOT without one so i don't think it is needed, although probably a good idea to have one if you can

[Edited on 23/3/10 by bigfoot4616]


britishtrident - 23/3/10 at 07:31 PM

Save a lot of money

Clutch mastercylinder for series 3 Landrover 0.75" bore

http://www.paddockspares.com/pp/SERIES/Clutch/Clutch_master_cylinder-S111.html

http://www.landroverspares.co.uk/product.html?cpdID=468


adithorp - 23/3/10 at 08:15 PM

quote:
Originally posted by omega0684
i have been looking at these wilwood master cylinders, 0.75 for front calipers and 0.625 for rear




I think you might have that ^^^ the wrong way around.

I've never seen the fliud level sensor checked at MOT.

adrian


cd.thomson - 24/3/10 at 09:08 AM

quote:
Originally posted by adithorp
quote:
Originally posted by omega0684
i have been looking at these wilwood master cylinders, 0.75 for front calipers and 0.625 for rear




Yes those are the sizes dax supply as standard with their pedal boxes. 0.625 is the m/c for the front circuit.

I think you might have that ^^^ the wrong way around.

I've never seen the fliud level sensor checked at MOT.

adrian