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Brakes and remote reservoir

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by johnsotd, Nov 26, 2008.

  1. johnsotd

    johnsotd Member

    I HAVE BRAKES-----FINALLY
    This is the last thing I,m going to do for awhile. I have another project jeep to start as soon as my wife gets over this one.
    Here are some photos of my last effort. Everything seemed to work "OK" during my test drive today.
    As always comments and suggestions are appreciated.
    Tommy

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    johnsotd, Nov 26, 2008
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  2. OzFin

    OzFin Vintage Jeep Guy

    Looks good! Did you buy a kit or build up the parts list yourself?
     
    OzFin, Nov 26, 2008
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  3. 48cj2a

    48cj2a http://bantamt3c.com

    Interesting twist on the remote set up.

    Did you just drill and tap the sides and plumb in the reservoir?
     
    48cj2a, Nov 26, 2008
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  4. johnsotd

    johnsotd Member

    The reservoir is from a VW. The MC was drilled and taped for 1/8" pipe thread.
    So far it seems to work fine.
    Tommy
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    johnsotd, Nov 26, 2008
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  5. cabover

    cabover Member

    Looks good nice clean setup. I also like the drilling of the master cylinder.
    My question is the rubber hose you have on the bottom of the resevior. Is that hose made for brake fluid?
    If not you need to be aware that it will dissintegrate on the inside causing the fragments to enter the master cylinder and continue into the rest of the system.
    All in all you do nice work.
    Cabover
     
    cabover, Nov 27, 2008
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  6. hopp

    hopp On our way....

    What hose is rated for brake fluid? Auto trans coolant hose?
     
    hopp, Nov 27, 2008
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  7. scott milliner

    scott milliner Master Fabricator

    May not want to use plastic plugs in the side of the master cylinder.
     
    scott milliner, Nov 27, 2008
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  8. cj6/442

    cj6/442 Sponsor

    yeh, change out those plastic plugs with brass and t- tape but be careful not to get the tape into the system , the hose will swell when you stomp on the brakes and give you a spongey feel,personally I would not trust 1 hose clamp .there's alot of pressure behind that pedal .you might change to barbed ends and 2 clamps .?great idea though.
     
    cj6/442, Nov 27, 2008
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  9. w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

    Um, the plastic plugs are only temporary until the brake lines get installed. The steel lines in the picture only supply brake fluid from the remote reservoir, there's no pressure on them.
     
    w3srl, Nov 27, 2008
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  10. cabover

    cabover Member

    What I uses for reservioir hose is
    Gates ADAPTA FLEX brand hose. It is used in race car applications. Wilwood Disc brakes use it in there remote reservioir kits.
    It is a common hose. I purchase it at my local Hydraulic hose supplier.
    Talk with your local supplier. I'm sure there are others that are also acceptable.

    Cabover :flag:
     
    cabover, Nov 27, 2008
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  11. cj6/442

    cj6/442 Sponsor

    my bad ,,, I was thinking turkey
     
    cj6/442, Nov 27, 2008
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  12. johnsotd

    johnsotd Member

    The hose is supposed to be auto trans hose. I couldn't find anything made specifically for brake fluid. I'll look for some ADAPTA FLEX hose as soon as I recover from todays too good Thanksgiving dinner.
    Tommy
     
    johnsotd, Nov 27, 2008
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