Author Topic: Brake Fluid Reservoir Removal  (Read 3129 times)

Raymond

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Brake Fluid Reservoir Removal
« on: 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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Re: Brake Fluid Reservoir Removal
« Reply #1 on: 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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Re: Brake Fluid Reservoir Removal
« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2015, 09:31:30 »
I use a trim removal tool that has a "Y" or "V" shaped end and pry it off.
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Re: Brake Fluid Reservoir Removal
« Reply #3 on: 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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