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schakal
23-07-2008, 18:46
do the reservoir have to be the highest point in the
brake fluid circuit ,like it is on the water system ??

i want to move the reservoir 3-4 inches down on my
19 but wanted to check if it would cause any trouble
with braking etc ??

MAXIBOY
23-07-2008, 22:44
is it not fitted to the master cylinder...

schakal
23-07-2008, 23:23
is it not fitted to the master cylinder...

yes it is
after a long pipe work going behind the bulkhead
heat shield mate :roll:

MAXIBOY
23-07-2008, 23:42
think it only works by gravity though so needs to be higher..

schakal
24-07-2008, 09:57
think it only works by gravity though so needs to be higher..

sounds uber ghey !!
what do you mean it only works by gravity ??
i am not taking the gravity out the reservoir :lol:
i am wanting to locate it 2-3 inches below :roll:

summeh
24-07-2008, 16:48
he means it needs to be higher than the master cylinder.

schakal
24-07-2008, 17:52
cool ,so as long as its higher than the master cylinder its ok
cheers people 8)