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Title: Mini rear brake reservoir Post by: DucHead on March 10, 2009, 09:31:22 AM I fabbed a rear brake reservoir from some 1/2" aluminum tubing, extra Rizoma outlets, some o-rings, an M8 aluminum bolt, an adel clamp and some zip ties:
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/DSCN2292.jpg) For the outlet, I tapped M7x1.0 threads into the tubing, and for the cap I tapped M8x1.25 threads. Some Tygon, zip ties, o-rings, adel clamp and viola! (http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/DSCN2293.jpg) I let it sit overnight and there were no leaks. If you're careful, you can do the swap without bleeding: (http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/DSCN2294.jpg) Installed: (http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/DSCN2295.jpg) Brakes work fine. The volume of the tubing allows for sufficient amount of fluid, and I left the "reservoir" 2/3 empty to allow for fluid expansion. This should be fine as I only use the rear brake for low-speed maneuvers, finishing stops and while sitting at traffic signals. Title: Re: Mini rear brake reservoir Post by: Speeddog on March 10, 2009, 09:36:44 AM Hey, you changed the cap/bolt! :)
Title: Re: Mini rear brake reservoir Post by: DucHead on March 10, 2009, 09:42:40 AM Hey, you changed the cap/bolt! :) Wow, nothing gets past you! :o I found the red one lying around and it was already cut to size. ...and I'll prolly change it again! ;D Title: Re: Mini rear brake reservoir Post by: corey on March 10, 2009, 11:33:05 AM nicely done! looks very cool!
how much$? ;D Title: Re: Mini rear brake reservoir Post by: DucHead on March 10, 2009, 11:36:13 AM nicely done! looks very cool! how much$? ;D $0. I had all this lying around the garage. I suppose if you bought everything from Home depot it would run you $10-20, the aluminum tubing being by far the most expensive item. |