Prising brake fluid reservoir from master cylinder, any tips?

anewman · 15-07-2008, 19:18

Well I've managed what I believe to be the most difficult bits, got the servo and mc out. I have tried for ages to remove the reservoir from the mc but it won't budge. I have tried wedging a screwdriver between them but I fear if I put further pressure on I will damage the reservoir, so was wondering if anyone had any tips.

I tried to buy a new reservoir but Skoda dealer says they no longer sell them.

Oh and I guess the obvious thing to come after that is to how to push it in. Hopefully that will be easier and I assume a little brake fluid on the seals will help it slide in.

Thanks in advance.

Lummox · 15-07-2008, 19:22

Isnt there a pin securing it to the m/c. usually is.

anewman · 15-07-2008, 19:24

There's just 2 rubber seals holding it in place. Can't see any other assemblies like a pin.

Lummox · 15-07-2008, 19:25

Got a picture?

anewman · 15-07-2008, 19:33

Existing MC

New MC

Lummox · 15-07-2008, 19:35

Be brave then and pull.

anewman · 15-07-2008, 20:03

Cheers Lummox. Absolute brute force wins

fordfan · 15-07-2008, 20:06

Would some hot water on the old master cylinder help? Theory, that it might expand it slightly, not on the reservoir as it might soften it up.

Captain Sisko · 15-07-2008, 20:49

My mechanic used brute force and a big screwdriver to proze the reservoir off the old one and it just slot onto the new master master cyl.

I cant see any clips you have to hold either. Cant remember what mine was like

but the seal has to be pretty tight otherwise you'd be losing fluid and letting air into the system. So may just need a good tug.

15-07-2008, 19:18	#1
anewman Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leeds Posts: 2,328 Thanks: 926 Thanked 200 Times in 186 Posts	Prising brake fluid reservoir from master cylinder, any tips? Well I've managed what I believe to be the most difficult bits, got the servo and mc out. I have tried for ages to remove the reservoir from the mc but it won't budge. I have tried wedging a screwdriver between them but I fear if I put further pressure on I will damage the reservoir, so was wondering if anyone had any tips. I tried to buy a new reservoir but Skoda dealer says they no longer sell them. Oh and I guess the obvious thing to come after that is to how to push it in. Hopefully that will be easier and I assume a little brake fluid on the seals will help it slide in. Thanks in advance. __________________ 94 Favorit GLXIe Estate

15-07-2008, 19:22	#2
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,320 Thanks: 18 Thanked 559 Times in 489 Posts	Re: Prising brake fluid reservoir from master cylinder, any tips? Isnt there a pin securing it to the m/c. usually is. __________________ Unit 18 now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

15-07-2008, 19:24	#3
anewman Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leeds Posts: 2,328 Thanks: 926 Thanked 200 Times in 186 Posts	Re: Prising brake fluid reservoir from master cylinder, any tips? There's just 2 rubber seals holding it in place. Can't see any other assemblies like a pin. __________________ 94 Favorit GLXIe Estate

15-07-2008, 19:25	#4
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,320 Thanks: 18 Thanked 559 Times in 489 Posts	Re: Prising brake fluid reservoir from master cylinder, any tips? Got a picture? __________________ Unit 18 now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

15-07-2008, 19:33	#5
anewman Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leeds Posts: 2,328 Thanks: 926 Thanked 200 Times in 186 Posts	Re: Prising brake fluid reservoir from master cylinder, any tips? Existing MC New MC __________________ 94 Favorit GLXIe Estate

15-07-2008, 19:35	#6
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,320 Thanks: 18 Thanked 559 Times in 489 Posts	Re: Prising brake fluid reservoir from master cylinder, any tips? Be brave then and pull. __________________ Unit 18 now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

15-07-2008, 20:03	#7
anewman Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leeds Posts: 2,328 Thanks: 926 Thanked 200 Times in 186 Posts	Re: Prising brake fluid reservoir from master cylinder, any tips? Cheers Lummox. Absolute brute force wins __________________ 94 Favorit GLXIe Estate

15-07-2008, 20:06	#8
fordfan ECUless Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,848 Thanks: 28 Thanked 209 Times in 182 Posts	Re: Prising brake fluid reservoir from master cylinder, any tips? Would some hot water on the old master cylinder help? Theory, that it might expand it slightly, not on the reservoir as it might soften it up.

15-07-2008, 20:49	#9
Captain Sisko Friskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Deep Space 9 Posts: 1,796 Thanks: 36 Thanked 103 Times in 100 Posts	Re: Prising brake fluid reservoir from master cylinder, any tips? My mechanic used brute force and a big screwdriver to proze the reservoir off the old one and it just slot onto the new master master cyl. I cant see any clips you have to hold either. Cant remember what mine was like but the seal has to be pretty tight otherwise you'd be losing fluid and letting air into the system. So may just need a good tug. __________________ 98 Felicia 1.6 GLXI 109000 miles Last edited by Captain Sisko; 15-07-2008 at 20:56.

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