Leaky Brake Fluid Reservoir

[Ampire]

Are there any aftermarket reservoirs that can be easily used on these cars? I'm tired of my stock reservoir's leaks. It leaks around the seam and the cap. I researched it and it seems to be a pretty common problem.

 

[firefighterhill]

Its over filled. Take fluid out till its at the lowest mark and it should be fine. The problem seems worst on Manual cars, I think its because the clutch shares the reservoir with the brakes.

 

[Ampire]

Double post woops

 

[Ampire]

Okay maybe I'll pipette some out with some tubing and my thumb.

 

[TexasBlownV8]

You try sanding down the top mouth on the plastic reservoir where the cap contacts it? Do so carefully, using a block and sandpaper, keeping all the material out of the fluid. That stopped mine from leaking a couple years ago.

There were some posts on here about doing that.

 

[Ampire]

Hey thats a good idea. I'll give that a shot and remove a bit of fluid too. Any tips on keeping the plastic shavings from going in?

 

[INTRUDER]

roll a big piece of duct tape backwards/ inside out. Place it in the hole to fill it up. the sticky side will collect the shaving as they drop.

 

[TexasBlownV8]

I think I stuffed a piece of shop rag in the opening AND used the backwards tape as well.
Remember, you've got to keep all foreign material out of the fluid; you don't want a spec getting in and causing problems.
Just be careful and take your time and do it right and clean.

 

[scramblr]

I just keep the fluid at the lowest mark and have zero leaks. Been doing that since I got the car in Oct 05.

 

[INTRUDER]

The other option is to make a gasket for the cap. remove the gasket inside of the cap and cut a circle of thin gasket material, then add the new gasket and the sock gasket. this places a little extra pressure on the seal.