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Brake Fluid Reservoir

Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 2:03 pm
by map40
OK, I know it is a stupid question, but, where on the he** is the brae fluid reservoir in the Safari Sahara?????

Re: Brake Fluid Reservoir

Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 3:01 pm
by ProCycle
Up above and behind the left front wheel.

Re: Brake Fluid Reservoir

Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 3:02 pm
by CactusTwo
Either on top of the master brake, in wheel well under driver floor or remotely, like mine, under front hood centered next to the heat box and fuse panels.
Len

Re: Brake Fluid Reservoir

Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2020 11:47 am
by stuplich@ymail.com
CactusTwo wrote: Mon Nov 23, 2020 3:02 pm Either on top of the master brake, in wheel well under driver floor or remotely, like mine, under front hood centered next to the heat box and fuse panels.
Len


map40
Originality, as built by SMC, my brake fluid reservoir was on the front firewall/bulkhead, up near the driver side windshield.
When the master cylinder failed I could not find a replacement compatible with the remote reservoir.
I used this type/style replacement mastercylinder: Image

Re: Brake Fluid Reservoir

Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2020 5:36 am
by map40
The PO built a box around it, I would assume for protection from road debree. I found it in the front wheel. Thanks. Without your help I would still be looking for the sucker...

Re: Brake Fluid Reservoir

Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2020 12:56 am
by TDJohn
Mel,

Just so you are aware, they do still make the master cylinders with remote for our coaches. If you saved your remote reservoir and the lines leading from the remote, you could convert back if you want to...

Re: Brake Fluid Reservoir

Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2020 10:27 am
by stuplich@ymail.com
TDJohn wrote: Fri Nov 27, 2020 12:56 am Mel,
Just so you are aware, they do still make the master cylinders with remote for our coaches. If you saved your remote reservoir and the lines leading from the remote, you could convert back if you want to...
John
I did save the remote reservoir and lines .. I will use them when I next need the master cylinder replaced.

Re: Brake Fluid Reservoir

Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2020 6:48 am
by RSBILLEDWARDS
I would buy that remote reservoir if you wanted to sell it. Likelihood of replacing again. During your stewardship pretty remote. B

Re: Brake Fluid Reservoir

Posted: Sun Nov 29, 2020 10:53 am
by stuplich@ymail.com
RSBILLEDWARDS wrote: Sat Nov 28, 2020 6:48 am I would buy that remote reservoir if you wanted to sell it. Likelihood of replacing again. During your stewardship pretty remote. B
Bill
Remote Master Cylinder Reservoir Kits are available here:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/clp-rrck