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Remote brake fluid reservoir

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Don X, Jun 22, 2011.

  1. Jun 22, 2011
    Don X

    Don X The Prodigal Moderator Staff Member 2023 Sponsor

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    I'm thinking about adding a remote reservoir for my stock master cylinder. It looks very straightforward and my M/C cap already has a opening tapped into it so it should literally be bolt on and go.

    After reading here and a few other places, the following parts have been suggested for the reservoir:

    clutch reservoir off of a GM. S-10 or early 90's Firebirds

    clutch master cylinder on a '79-'85 Mazda RX7

    clutch reservoir from a mid 80's Ford Ranger truck

    Does anyone here have any specific comments or experience with any of those? and

    Can anyone recommend any other possibilities?

    Thanks
     
  2. Jun 22, 2011
    duffer

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  3. Jun 22, 2011
    nickmil

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    I believe Herm also sells a kit for this. I have one from an s-10 but have not installed it yet.
     
  4. Jun 22, 2011
    Don X

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    Thanks for the kit suggestions but this isn't high on my priority list so I'm not interested in using a kit. I figured pick 'n pull prices will be more better. Older vehicles in the local yards are fewer and fewer as time goes by so I'm really just looking to be able to identify as many donor possibilities as I can.
     
  5. Jun 22, 2011
    Patrick

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    FWIW, I have a remote reservoir that ultimately came from Herm, and it's used, filthy, dirty, and sun damaged....I haven't installed it.
     
  6. Jun 22, 2011
    Don X

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    I just double checked...Herm's remote reservoir is out of stock.
     
  7. Jun 22, 2011
    Don X

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    I looked further on the Willwood site and they have a kit for $20.93. I might check into that further.
     
  8. Jun 22, 2011
    duffer

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    Don, how close is the P&P? Seems like for 20-30$ not worth the time and drive, even with something that gets good mileage-IMO.
     
  9. Jun 23, 2011
    Don X

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    Duffer, you're right. When I first looked at the Willwood sight I say the $60 & $70 kits but now I see the $20 one that looks like it will work for my purposes.
     
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