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    brake fluid reservoir / relocation

    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 ??

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    is it not fitted to the master cylinder...

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    Quote Originally Posted by MAXIBOY
    is it not fitted to the master cylinder...
    yes it is
    after a long pipe work going behind the bulkhead
    heat shield mate

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    think it only works by gravity though so needs to be higher..

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    Quote Originally Posted by MAXIBOY
    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
    i am wanting to locate it 2-3 inches below

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    he means it needs to be higher than the master cylinder.

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    cool ,so as long as its higher than the master cylinder its ok
    cheers people


 

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