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: Changing brake reservoir HELP!


Sratha
03-24-2010, 12:38 AM
Hey guys, am need help or some tips on how to change the brake reservoir. I have no idea where to start and I wish I can get some pointers where to go from here.
Thanks Alot!

rexmitchell
03-24-2010, 08:03 AM
You said change, you mean replace the reservoir? Or change the fluid?

Rhynocerus
03-24-2010, 11:06 AM
I drain the rezy and bleed it through just a bit to empty out the tubing of course and then a bit more out of the MC.

You can just go for the gusto and rip er off quick and have a rag ready and any that drips onto anything a quick and thorough clean. I like brake cleaner to clean up any brake fluid.

Dont worry .. JUST DO IT! The amount that will drip anywhere will be minimal. I'd do it that way but Im just to OCD so I take the longer method.

FiatR1Yamahaha
03-24-2010, 08:40 PM
u can suck out the fluid thats in the reservoir, get a hose clamp and clamp off the hose so no other fluid comes flyin out. unbolt the allen head bolt that holds the reservoir onto the reservoir stay. swap.... repeat steps backwards. (except refill reservoir and BLEED THE BRAKES!!!)

Rhynocerus
03-24-2010, 08:56 PM
(except refill reservoir and BLEED THE BRAKES!!!)

Its a good opportunity to put new fluid right through otherwise you wont do it. People never seem to change their brake fluid.