[TR] Brake Fluid Reservoir

[Bob]

On Saturday, August 21, 2010 03:32:09 pm Joe DeMuth wrote:
> List, has anybody refurbished a TR3 brake fluid reservoir? I've got
> one apart, I was surprised it came apart. The can looks good but it
> leaked past the fittings on the bottom. It appears that the aluminum
> washers have given up the fight. Could I use copper washers instead?
> Also, there is a large (1 inch OD) washer on the brake side, inside
> the can, but the clutch chamber did not have a washer. Does it just
> seal to the bottom inside of the can using its rim as a washer. Seems
> a bit iffy. I was thinking of putting a washer there, also. Any help/
> ideas/advice is appreciated.
> 
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Joe,

I replaced the aluminum washers with copper many years ago and then soldered 
the whole bottom. I can never see a need to see the need to ever take it apart 
and so far in over 30 years of ownership, I was correct.

Bob