How best to clean the inside of the brake fluid reservoir?
12-09-2017, 11:01 AM
#1
Burning Brakes
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How best to clean the inside of the brake fluid reservoir?
Now that the to/not to blue hose question has been resoundingly answered as “yes, go ahead and use it you dope and no, don’t try to pin this on Dr. Bob if you prove to be incompetent” my last question is to ask how best to clean the inside of the brake reservoir?
There is some settlement at the bottom I want to make sure doesn’t make its way into the lines come in before I spray brake cleaner on the plastic I wanted to see if there were any better ideas.
Thank you!
There is some settlement at the bottom I want to make sure doesn’t make its way into the lines come in before I spray brake cleaner on the plastic I wanted to see if there were any better ideas.
Thank you!
12-09-2017, 11:25 AM
#2
Team Owner
This is how I clean them out , this lets the tank look like new.
NOTE use ATE brake fluid the new version is Gold type 200
.Note - Ate Super Blue Racing Brake Fluid is no longer available. The blue fluid did not comply with US DOT Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard for brake fluid color. The federal standard requires motor vehicle brake fluid to be colorless or amber in color. Typ 200 has all of the same properties and performance as Super Blue but in the correct amber color.
Tank cleaning....
First spray some brake cleaner from a red can shake the tank then drain, repeat.
Next spray simple green into the tank add a few OZ of hot water shake tank drain, repeat, till its clean
Final rinse the tank with hot water, shake dry.
I clean the outside of the tank with simple green and a toothbrush.
Last pour about 1 oz of alcohol into the tank and shake vigorously, drain it out ,
Then get a hair drier and blow warm air into the tank till you dont smell any more alcohol .
This will remove the last traces of water.
NOTE use DC111 on the tank grommets and the metal grommet bores of the MC,
this will prevent water migration into the MC inlets, and prevent corrosion from damaging the grommet bores.
NOTE every time the car gets wet water runs down the MC tank and then coats the master cylinder.
the water will migrate into the bore and rust .
Also use the DC111 on the test plunger rubber boot thats on the top of the tank,
this will restore its flexibility and preserve it.
NOTE use ATE brake fluid the new version is Gold type 200
.Note - Ate Super Blue Racing Brake Fluid is no longer available. The blue fluid did not comply with US DOT Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard for brake fluid color. The federal standard requires motor vehicle brake fluid to be colorless or amber in color. Typ 200 has all of the same properties and performance as Super Blue but in the correct amber color.
Tank cleaning....
First spray some brake cleaner from a red can shake the tank then drain, repeat.
Next spray simple green into the tank add a few OZ of hot water shake tank drain, repeat, till its clean
Final rinse the tank with hot water, shake dry.
I clean the outside of the tank with simple green and a toothbrush.
Last pour about 1 oz of alcohol into the tank and shake vigorously, drain it out ,
Then get a hair drier and blow warm air into the tank till you dont smell any more alcohol .
This will remove the last traces of water.
NOTE use DC111 on the tank grommets and the metal grommet bores of the MC,
this will prevent water migration into the MC inlets, and prevent corrosion from damaging the grommet bores.
NOTE every time the car gets wet water runs down the MC tank and then coats the master cylinder.
the water will migrate into the bore and rust .
Also use the DC111 on the test plunger rubber boot thats on the top of the tank,
this will restore its flexibility and preserve it.
Last edited by Mrmerlin; 12-09-2017 at 12:03 PM.
12-09-2017, 12:08 PM
#4
Three Wheelin'
I used this method and it worked like a charm Tom, it also removed a fair amount of yellowing from the plastic. It looked like NOS afterwards.
Stan, would this work on old coolant reservoir ‘s as well?
Stan, would this work on old coolant reservoir ‘s as well?
12-09-2017, 12:47 PM
#5
Team Owner
the best thing for old coolant bottle is to replace it, this is a hi heat stressed part that is difficult to remove.
Also with the bottle if its turning tan or brown its not going to be long before it cracks or the cap collar starts leaking
Also with the bottle if its turning tan or brown its not going to be long before it cracks or the cap collar starts leaking
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12-09-2017, 02:09 PM
#10
Three Wheelin'
I looked at Carl’s, Being a bare metal fan I think it looks sharp and is priced better then OEM.
But I want to actually see the coolant level, which you don’t get, AFAIK, with the 928 Motorsports version.
But I want to actually see the coolant level, which you don’t get, AFAIK, with the 928 Motorsports version.
12-09-2017, 03:58 PM
#11
Team Owner
call 928 INTL see if they have a nice white used bottle.
if its turning tan or brown junk it
if its turning tan or brown junk it
12-09-2017, 11:40 PM
#12
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Now that the to/not to blue hose question has been resoundingly answered as “yes, go ahead and use it you dope and no, don’t try to pin this on Dr. Bob if you prove to be incompetent” my last question is to ask how best to clean the inside of the brake reservoir?
There is some settlement at the bottom I want to make sure doesn’t make its way into the lines come in before I spray brake cleaner on the plastic I wanted to see if there were any better ideas.
Thank you!
There is some settlement at the bottom I want to make sure doesn’t make its way into the lines come in before I spray brake cleaner on the plastic I wanted to see if there were any better ideas.
Thank you!
A couple of things to know.
Brake fluid and the junk in the bottom of the reservoir is water soluble.
Brake cleaner is not.
12-10-2017, 02:13 AM
#13
Vegas, Baby!
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I bought one from Carl, a few years ago. Fantastic product, the sensor fits perfectly, and it will let ya know if you're coolant is low when you're out scooting around. I generally check the fluids in my car at least once a week, if it hasn't been sitting for months. It doesn't take much to remove the cap, and look in the tank, or stick a finger in it.