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Old 06-07-2012, 08:52 AM
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Default Brake master cylinder: Motorcycle reservoir?

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I want to mount the brake fluid reservoir directly on my master cylinders. Reading through threads on MCs, someone mentioned how it would be nice to have a reservoir with a window (just to make clear, I'm mounting the reservoir on the MC itself, not the firewall). Motorcycles do this, I'm just curious if anyone out there has ever considered/attempted using a motorcycle reservoir with window and tapped for AN fittings?
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Old 06-07-2012, 10:50 AM
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how about a couple of these?

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...eservoirs2.php
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Old 06-07-2012, 03:29 PM
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Sounds like a lot of fun when its time to bleed the brakes
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Old 06-07-2012, 09:24 PM
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If I were to put the MC on the pedal assembly, the motorcycle reservoir is a good option. That being said, I would never do it. Once you have the panel in place try getting your arms down to the rudder pedals, it is not a fun time. I was down there when back-drilling the ribs to the forward skin and it took my back a week to recover. I'll avoid that at all costs!
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Old 06-08-2012, 05:09 AM
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Sounds like a lot of fun when its time to bleed the brakes
The factory Pitts has a door on each side of the fuselage, to access the pedals...for the reason you state!

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Old 06-08-2012, 05:46 AM
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Hi all-
I want to mount the brake fluid reservoir directly on my master cylinders.

Eric,

Easily done on your -4 if you have the Matco cylinders:

https://picasaweb.google.com/tonyboy...19474717112274

And for sure access isn't an issue:

https://picasaweb.google.com/tonyboy...88011092599058

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