Remote brake fluid reservoir

[weld88]

Hey all, I have just rebuilt my air pack and my master cylinder. I have also purchased a remote brake reservoir kit. My question is has anyone done a remote kit and if so where did you find was the best place to mount it? Any pictures would be helpful as well. Thanks.

 

[wreckerman893]

It has been addressed a few times. You can try search (kind of hinky sometimes) or maybe one of the gurus will post a link. I think most people have mounted them on the wall behind the drivers seat.

 

[Rusty nuts]

I mounted mine on the firewall. Didn't like the idea of spilling fluid while trying to fill in the tight quarters by the seat. When my truck is warming up and doing a walk around, I just flip the side panel down and do a spot check, along with checking for any fuel leaks.

opps, my truck fell over....only pic I had





Edit: uprighted pic for you.

 

[ivbeenrokd]

I mounted mine in the same place as Rusty.

 

[weld88]

Good deal I will mount mine outside as well. Where did you guys runs the hose down at? Did you have to drill thru your floor pan?

 

[ivbeenrokd]

I'd have to look to remember for sure but if I recall correctly it's a straight shot to the top of the MC from there, no drilling needed. After mounting my reservoir and measuring length I took the hose to a local hose shop and they put a compression fitting on the end that attaches to the MC for me.

 

[Rusty nuts]

Just down the firewall to the frame rail to the MC. I also added split wire loom on the hose to protect it and zip tied to other lines.

 

[Hainebd]

On the remote two pieces res. is there to be a clamp where the I- ring is?

 

[misterbill64]

I put mine on the drivers side firewall to, I didn't like the idea of spilled brake fluid in the cab and its not a bother to drop the side panel to check. I used hard line all the way to the master cylinder, just a small piece of rubber line at the new reservoir.

 

[VPed]

I put mine behind the seat inside the cab, kind of between the driver and passenger backrest. Easy to check through the gap between the seats, and easy to refill (without spilling). Used one of the existing (numerous) holes in the floorboard, just had to enlarge it a little.

 

[DeucesWild11]

I put mine between the seat and the door. Works great, easy to see and easy to fill.

I especially like the fact that if I am at a stop sign or something and the brake feels a little soft, I can take a quick look back and see the brake level.

 

[rwminck]

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I bought a remote brake fluid kit but I must of got the wrong parts. I received a 90 degree and a brass cap. I don't understand. I assume the hose to the reservoir connects to the top of the MC cap. So does it require a T-connection to go to the brakes line also? This is what is on top of my MC cap. ...... Thanks

I think I found my answer, please tell me if I am correct. The cap simply is screwed tightly onto the small brake line which terminating this line? I assume this is just a vent line? Thanks

 

[brianp454]

You do not need a T; you only need to run the drain side of the remote reservoir to the top of the MC as you suggest. Done!

I bought a remote brake fluid kit but I must of got the wrong parts. I received a 90 degree and a brass cap. I don't understand. I assume the hose to the reservoir connects to the top of the MC cap. So does it require a T-connection to go to the brakes line also? This is what is on top of my MC cap. Sorry it is sideways Thanks

If you have a pic of what you did, I would appreciate it!
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[rwminck]

Cool, Thanks

 

[ATPTac]

Just got my remote reservoir mostly installed. I just need to run the hose to the master cylinder. We ended up mounting it the firewall right near the access door, also put in a 1/4" ball valve on a 90 degree with a T fitting. I completely brain farted and forgot to take pictures, but basically the T fitting is for attaching a power bleeder and the ball valve will shut off the reservoir when bleeding. Its nothing super special, but I wanted a quick and easy way to be able to bleed the brakes. So now I just turn the valve to cancel out the reservoir and pull the cap off the T and hook up the bleeder.

 

[welldigger]

Just got my remote reservoir mostly installed. I just need to run the hose to the master cylinder. We ended up mounting it the firewall right near the access door, also put in a 1/4" ball valve on a 90 degree with a T fitting. I completely brain farted and forgot to take pictures, but basically the T fitting is for attaching a power bleeder and the ball valve will shut off the reservoir when bleeding. Its nothing super special, but I wanted a quick and easy way to be able to bleed the brakes. So now I just turn the valve to cancel out the reservoir and pull the cap off the T and hook up the bleeder.

Thats literally exactly what I did. Well, going to do. I have had the kit forever. Just been too busy sorting out other problems to get to it yet.

 

[ATPTac]

Yeah, there really wasn't much to it. I just haven't run the hose yet, it was rather chilly today and I wasn't in the mood to crawl around under the truck. I'll get pictures of it when its all done and post them up.

 

[gringeltaube]

Hey all, I have just rebuilt my air pack and my master cylinder. I have also purchased a remote brake reservoir kit. My question is has anyone done a remote kit and if so where did you find was the best place to mount it? Any pictures would be helpful as well. Thanks.

Multiple threads- with pics - all about this same subject....

Remote brake fluid reservoir (01)
Remote brake fluid reservoir (02)
Remote brake fluid reservoir (03)
Remote brake reservoir done
Remote brake reservoir...
Installed remote brake reservoir


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