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FredG 03-26-2021 06:57 AM
Remote Reservoirs
 
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I finished installing the remote reservoir kit from Vintage. I highly recommend it. Make sure you get the correct hose and fittings because it is brake fluid. Here is a link to a very helpful video showing installation made by a Backdraft owner. I highly recommend getting the vacuum brake bleeder from Harbor Freight. You can bleed the brakes by yourself and it's very easy to use. This is what my fluid looked like after 8 years. Not good. I would be happy to answer any questions.

Fred
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KQQs9vhYNo&t=181s

Thunderbird123 03-26-2021 04:35 PM
Great detailed pictures! VMS is addding this to my build also

Steve Gallegos 03-26-2021 05:39 PM
Is the third canaster for the trans fluid?

FredG 03-26-2021 06:47 PM
Third cannister.
 
Hydraulic clutch master cylinder.

Tommy 03-26-2021 07:24 PM
When I had a Cobra, I often went to autocross and track day events. That meant replacing the brake fluid often. Conveniently mouted remote reservoirs were a must have. Those look great.

Sledge 03-27-2021 06:12 AM
That is a nice looking indstallation. Will changing spark plugs be an issue?

spdbrake 03-27-2021 09:14 AM
Great job Fred, Clean install.

BTW Iconic sells a heat shield for the Brake and clutch masters. Works great to keep them from cooking in traffic. https://www.iconicparts.com/brake-he...ld-type-2.html

Cashburn 03-27-2021 09:38 AM
Looks good!

FredG 03-28-2021 08:32 AM
Heatshield.
 
At $95 and probably another 20 for shipping I think I will make one. I hope down the road VMS expands their online store. IMO there is a definite market for a certain components.


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Originally Posted by spdbrake (Post 1490908)
Great job Fred, Clean install.

BTW Iconic sells a heat shield for the Brake and clutch masters. Works great to keep them from cooking in traffic. https://www.iconicparts.com/brake-he...ld-type-2.html

FredG 03-28-2021 08:35 AM
Spark plugs
 
I changed them before the install. I think it will get in the way a little but you can work around them.


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Originally Posted by Sledge (Post 1490903)
That is a nice looking indstallation. Will changing spark plugs be an issue?

spdbrake 03-28-2021 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by FredG (Post 1490948)
At $95 and probably another 20 for shipping I think I will make one. I hope down the road VMS expands their online store. IMO there is a definite market for a certain components.
Right you are there sir. <--MXC throwback. I bought mine a few years ago when I was in Field Service. Now that I'm back in a Hanger I'd do the same as you.

IMLost 03-29-2021 04:40 AM
Or you can just reach around the well and fill them with out that thing being in your way when you need to check and tighten your header bolts. Was that high temp fluid? If nor I would recommend it.

FredG 03-29-2021 08:40 AM
Idiom
 
"You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink"


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Originally Posted by IMLost (Post 1491006)
Or you can just reach around the well and fill them with out that thing being in your way when you need to check and tighten your header bolts. Was that high temp fluid? If nor I would recommend it.

hauss 03-29-2021 08:42 AM
Love the install should come from the factory that way. Do not feel to bad about your fluid I have seen 2 year old fluid look way worse.I like to change mine every year with a brand new unopened bottle of dot 4 . Also 120$ for machined billet with stainless hoses totally worth it . Thanks for the pics.

FredG 03-29-2021 08:46 AM
Factory install.
 
Thanks. I agree 100%.

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Originally Posted by hauss (Post 1491017)
Love the install should come from the factory that way. Do not feel to bad about your fluid I have seen 2 year old fluid look way worse.I like to change mine every year with a brand new unopened bottle of dot 4 . Also 120$ for machined billet with stainless hoses totally worth it . Thanks for the pics.


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