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Brake Master Cylinder Remote Reservoir

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by fdpwr2a, Oct 2, 2018.

  1. fdpwr2a

    fdpwr2a New Member

    Where can I get a remote reservoir for the master cylinder on the frame to run it up the fire wall?? For 61 cj5 and 48 cj2a. The kit replaces the cap and runs a hose up firewall to a small reservoir to keep it topped off. Thanks Fdpwr2a
     
  2. Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

    AFAIK those kits have not been available in decades, you'll have to roll your own. :rolleyes:

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  3. fdpwr2a

    fdpwr2a New Member

    I see Hermtheoverdriveguy has them. ill look into that!!
     
  4. Keys5a

    Keys5a Sponsor

    Wilwood used to sell the plastic reservoirs.
    -Donny
     
  5. Bowbender

    Bowbender I'm workin' on it!

    I bought a motorcycle reservoir off eBay for about seven bucks.
     
  6. jeepstar

    jeepstar Well-Known Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Roxor makes a new one
     
  7. chipdom

    chipdom Member

    It seems like a good idea, but more connections for leaks and room for pressure. I have a single reservoir with a good working system with no leaks and do not have to top off. The access cover is not that hard to remove and check the level and I have not had to add any fluid in over 5 years. Although when I first acquired mine I blew a brake line and a remote reservoir would have been convenient too bleed. I replaced the lines and will in the future add a dual reservoir for safety, but am not sure I will go remote. I have too many other upgrades for my priorities. Don't get me wrong ,STOPPING a motorized vehicle should be way up there on the priority list.
     
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  8. Bill Cox

    Bill Cox New Member

    I bought a remote unit from Summit or Jegs.
    Mounted it on the firewall, drilled and tapped my master cyl cap and installed a threaded barb fitting.
    Connected a hose and voila! No more going through floorboards to add brake fluid. It is not stock of course, but it looks pretty good.