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Raymond
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USA, FL, Jacksonville
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Brake Fluid Reservoir Removal
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September 21, 2015, 02:11:04 »
Can anyone suggest a good method of prying the brake fluid reservoir off of the master cylinder without breaking it? I don't know the age of the reservoir. I last had it off the car 11 years ago. I've pulled and pried on it with a fair amount force but the grommets won't let go. I'm worried if I exert too much force I'll crack the tank or break out a nipple.
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'68 280SL 5-spd "California" Coupe
jameshoward
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United States, New Jersey (formerly of London)
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Re: Brake Fluid Reservoir Removal
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September 21, 2015, 08:31:19 »
You could try a bit of heat. It does come off, of course, but they can sit on there pretty tight. It's obviously far easier to do off the car.
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James Howard
1966 LHD 230SL
Baybear
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USA, VA, Midlothian
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Re: Brake Fluid Reservoir Removal
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September 21, 2015, 09:31:30 »
I use a trim removal tool that has a "Y" or "V" shaped end and pry it off.
Will
http://www.autozone.com/test-scan-and-specialty-tools/molding-and-trim-remover-tool
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Will Milby
1970 300SEL 6.3, 1971 280SL, 1972 300SEL 4.5, 1972 Super Beetle, 1998 SL500, 2010 350 GLK, 2012 SLS AMG
Mike K
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South Africa, Gauteng, Johannesburg
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Re: Brake Fluid Reservoir Removal
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September 21, 2015, 17:07:18 »
I recently did this using a long flat screw driver as a lever under/next to the grommets, popped right off.
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