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Title: Brake/Clutch reservoirs
Post by: mc54 on May 23, 2009, 10:42:06 AM
Hi All

I am going to try taking the tin pots off the brake and clutch reservoirs. A couple of ideas come to mind, one being heat the other brute force.
Since these things look kinda delicate, I would feel like a real tool if I damaged them.
Any ideas?
I have sprayed them with Inox but if that does not work..................I'm open to suggestions.

Thanks
Mike


Title: Re: Brake/Clutch reservoirs
Post by: dnb on May 23, 2009, 12:00:41 PM
I opted for the easy way out with mine, I took them to a local brake and clutch centre, he took them off while I waited, no damage, no charge.


Title: Re: Brake/Clutch reservoirs
Post by: Paul In Ireland on May 23, 2009, 05:04:06 PM
Do you have the old style oil filter removal tool? I have used that on other things like air locked petrol caps - might work on the pots and the material wouldn't damage them I wouldn't think.


Title: Re: Brake/Clutch reservoirs
Post by: mc54 on May 23, 2009, 06:33:51 PM
Hey All

I might be able to dig up an old oil filter removal tool.
I don't want to take it to someone else in case they don't care as much as I do about the condition of the pots.
At least I'm not in a hurry as I have new reservoirs on the car.

Thanks
Mike



Title: Re: Brake/Clutch reservoirs
Post by: Rabbitoh on May 26, 2009, 01:12:43 PM
Try dipping them in a mollases bath. Works wonders on rust disintegration.


Title: Re: Brake/Clutch reservoirs
Post by: mc54 on May 27, 2009, 04:10:26 AM
Sounds good to me.

Thanks
Mike