brake fluid reservoir

[mike202]

Ok maybe a silly question, but can anyone confirm that the brake fluid reservoir, the one in the cab, connects to the plastic pipe with just a black coloured seal? I am sure it doesn't need a jubilee clip or am I wrong.
:mrgreen:

 

[robins]

yep thats it just changed mine

 

[dazza1975]

Thats how i was told to do it at the show when i bought my replacement!

However, looked on drive yesterday and have a puddle of brake fluid :evil: tank is empty :x

Need to take of today and and find out why! :?: :idea:

 

[mike202]

thanks for replies- Dazza the leak must be coming from under the van rather than the top reservoir in the cab? Unless you've got lots of rust holes in the cab floor :lol:

Have you dislodged the pipe from the top of the master cylinder reservoir maybe?
That does need a plastic clamp to fasten it.

 

[69billy]

I gave up with the plastic ones, always leaked,and so fragile you cant push the pipe on right. so oiked it. ps mine dripped on the floor but not a puddle just ran down the pipe.

 

[Trikky2]

Ok maybe a silly question, but can anyone confirm that the brake fluid reservoir, the one in the cab, connects to the plastic pipe with just a black coloured seal? I am sure it doesn't need a jubilee clip or am I wrong.
:mrgreen:

Originally there were plastic/nylon hose clips fitted.

 

[sharky71]

I gave up with the plastic ones, always leaked,and so fragile you cant push the pipe on right. so oiked it. ps mine dripped on the floor but not a puddle just ran down the pipe.

liking this one!!
I have changed the plastic one on mine twice and it still weeps from the reservoir even after a new inner sleeve and petrol hose clip fitted!! :evil:
so I have a sweatband around it to catch any drips til I can sort it.
where did you get this one from?would be interested in getting one for my van.

sharky.

 

[69billy]

hia, I made it,winters coming :lol: im sure I can do another for ya. think its common as a few see it and comment.

 

[rallye dale]

Ok maybe a silly question, but can anyone confirm that the brake fluid reservoir, the one in the cab, connects to the plastic pipe with just a black coloured seal? I am sure it doesn't need a jubilee clip or am I wrong.
:mrgreen:

Originally there were plastic/nylon hose clips fitted.

What trikky says is correct, you can still get them

http://www.vwheritage.com/vw_spares_Clamp-for-brake-reservoir-feed-pipe-T2-68-79-211611403_act_shop.product_pID_189730_lang_EN_country_GB.htm?crumbStartPage=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[sharky71]

hia, I made it,winters coming :lol: im sure I can do another for ya. think its common as a few see it and comment.

what sort of money we talking about chief? and does it fit the bracket as per original?

 

[mike202]

Ok maybe a silly question, but can anyone confirm that the brake fluid reservoir, the one in the cab, connects to the plastic pipe with just a black coloured seal? I am sure it doesn't need a jubilee clip or am I wrong.
:mrgreen:

Originally there were plastic/nylon hose clips fitted.

What trikky says is correct, you can still get them

http://www.vwheritage.com/vw_spares_Clamp-for-brake-reservoir-feed-pipe-T2-68-79-211611403_act_shop.product_pID_189730_lang_EN_country_GB.htm?crumbStartPage=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

yes thanks one bought and will see how leak proof it is with the seal also. Now I just have to clean out all the brake fluid from the kick panel gutter!

 

[mike202]

all fixed now- new seal, nylon clamp and top reservoir. no leaks 8)