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Thread: Mounting 2 brake reservoirs

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    Mounting 2 brake reservoirs

    Any suggestions on where to mount (or not mount) 2 separate brake fluid reservoirs?

    Ben

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    Ben,

    Just be sure they are higher than your master cylinders. Most mount them in front of the driver's side foot box.

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    IMG_0624.JPG mine are mounted on a bracket just in front of DS footbox. Just keep in mind they need to be out past the body

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    Also, design some sturdy bracket. I used some left over sheet metal, but is was flimsy while driving. Ended up installing two straps to make more ridged.
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    I took the easy route for a bracket and just ordered steel sheet from McMaster Carr. Low-carbon steel sheet with decarb-free surface, 4"x4"x3/32". Plenty stiff even without gussets. Machine your holes, clean it up, coat to your preference. This size is just right for two of the FF-provided silver reservoirs, mounted forward of the driver's footbox.
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    Need reservoirs to be no less than 20" back from the radiator cross tube to have adequate hood gas strut clearance.
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    Mine are old-style Girling cans for a vintage look. I mounted them on a homemade bracket just forward of the front of the driver's side footbox and they clear the hood just fine.



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