Brake Fluid Reservoir

[mildred]

hi there
I am looking for a new brake fluid reservoir for my S1, 1952 landie. Most places say that this item is now obsolete? how many times have we all heard that reply?
Anyway craddocks and blanchards have them but for about 80 pounds sterling, to much for me.
Would one of the discovery series 2 brake fluid reservoir tanks adapt and be usable in this situation?
I note that authenticity is not the object of the exercise, just keeping the vehicle in the paddock ..
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goodbye Peter;)

[series1buff]

you can make up an adapter for the later 2 bolt master cylinder..A chap in uk was selling them ... but if you have the ability ...you can make one , at your own risk

MIKE

[dunno]

You should be able to get a S11 one and alter. I have adapted one in the past. Do recall seeing a reservoir advertised recently on ebay but not sure if is was UK or Aust.

Cheers
Dunno

[Mick_Marsh]

What is the part number?
I think I have two being shipped to me as we speak.
Cost around thirty pounds plus shipping.

[mildred]

What is the part number?
I think I have two being shipped to me as we speak.
Cost around thirty pounds plus shipping.

part number is 216905m blanchards 75 pounds ($130)
216905 craddocks 63 pounds ($109)
both plus postage at similar great cost! :angel:

[Mick_Marsh]

part number is 216905m blanchards 75 pounds ($130)
216905 craddocks 63 pounds ($109)
both plus postage at similar great cost! :angel:

Land Rover Parts | (http://www.landrover-parts.net/products.php?pg=6)

34 pounds.

The ones I ordered were 595447 & 90577636. They arrived today.
postage 17 pounds for four.

regards
Mick

[mildred]

Hi there Mike
thanks for the information, I tried looking for the part numbers that you mentioned but come up with nothing? that site seems to only sell fastenings of various types and not S1- brake parts, is that the correct site :(

[Mick_Marsh]

Hi there Mike
thanks for the information, I tried looking for the part numbers that you mentioned but come up with nothing? that site seems to only sell fastenings of various types and not S1- brake parts, is that the correct site :(
Sorry for the confusion.
Try your part no. on that site.
Once you open that page, scroll down looking for your part no.

regards
Mick

[mildred]

Sorry for the confusion.
Try your part no. on that site.
Once you open that page, scroll down looking for your part no.

regards
Mick

Thank you Mike, found the part straight away and their price includes postage.
The part is 34.08 pounds.
The total cost is 70 GBP (pounds) = AU$120-00. :D
Peter

[101RRS]

Thank you Mike, found the part straight away and their price includes postage.
The part is 34.08 pounds.
The total cost is 70 GBP (pounds) = AU$120-00. :D
Peter

Still expensive for a jam tin with a hole in the bottom but I guess beggars cannot be choosers.

[Mick_Marsh]

Still expensive for a jam tin with a hole in the bottom but I guess beggars cannot be choosers.

I'm not sure if a jam tin with a hole in it is roadworthy down here.
Maybe I should get it registered in Canberra.

[back_in]

Hi send me a P M
I have a few
a lot cheaper than UK ones
cheers
Ian

[mildred]

Hi send me a P M
I have a few
a lot cheaper than UK ones
cheers
Ian
hi there, what is a "PM" :(

[Mick_Marsh]

private message

click on the posters name

[dreamin']

One on eBay - UK

A bit rough

Land rover series 1 brake fluid pot - eBay, Land Rover, Car Parts, Vehicle Parts Accessories. (end time 11-Mar-10 05:53:00 AEDST) (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280474125968&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT)

Good luck

[groucho]

If you cleaned that one up i bet it would rival a watering can:p

[groucho]

Finding those brake reservior cans in good nik is not easy.
There is a lot of similar cans about.
The CAT glue tin is similar dimensions not exact but will do till the right
one can be found. Drill a hole in the bottom and screw in the fitting
with new washers and it will work. Mark






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[Aaron IIA]

One on eBay - UK

A bit rough

Land rover series 1 brake fluid pot - eBay, Land Rover, Car Parts, Vehicle Parts Accessories. (end time 11-Mar-10 05:53:00 AEDST) (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280474125968&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT)

Good luck

Somehow I don't think that will sell. You might be able to fix it up, but GBP 999.00 for postage?

Aaron.

[mildred]

Hi there S1 owners,
I have found this item on Melvyn Rutter's Morgan car web site at

Melvyn Rutter - Brake HydraulicsBrake Hydraulics (http://mogparts.net/default.aspx?cid=59)

See page 2 , 10 down. (http://mogparts.net/default.aspx?cid=59)

They are identical to the land rover ones and they even make one with 2 outlets at the bottom of the can. I have their catalogue and from this I could build a complete Morgan car. They are the only manufacturer in the world still in private hands and still stock parts for even the very first car made in 1934. I mention this because most of the parts for the early years of Series one land rovers brake parts, are indeed the very same used on Morgan s and they are still obtainable. So check out the site, and maybe its worth buying a catalogue for looking at, in a pictorial form, all the parts that might fit our beloved landies?
This is the pictures that I have just received, look the same to me!

[chazza]

Thanks for the link Mildred but 62 GBP sounds rather expensive!

The only thing that is stopping me from making bucket loads of these is getting the cap and neck :( If anyone can find a business that makes screw-top cans please let me know,

Cheers Charlie

[groucho]

Containers Ltd used to be in Hurstville, I think they moved. I used to cart tinplate into. and scrap out of There used to be caps filler necks and cans
ect but i could not think of a use for them at the time.
Morris Mcmahon make tin cans i think they are still in Arncliffe Syd........

[groucho]

A cap off a thinners 4lt can fits
just take off the plastic cover



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[groucho]

Get a big washer , sit the cap in centre of the hole and tap it with a ball peen hammer to make the dimple in the top.





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[groucho]

Cut up a baked been can to make the inside baffle
again do the washer thing, solder to inside if lid and drill the air hole
and new lid. better than nothing.......




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[groucho]

try again







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[groucho]

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[back_in]

Great work making something look good
been there and done that
I sent a used one to a AULRO member last month
digging through a another box last week found 2 brand new ones
who would like one as I will keep one for myself
It was 3 years ago I bought a couple of truck loads of gear
silt finding the odd bits
cheers
Ian

[digger]

Ian,

ME! ME! PICK ME!

PM me with price etc-- I want one of them!! (please)

digger:D

[dreamin']

Is there any difference between brake fluid cans for S1 and S2?

[groucho]

The series 2 had 2 fittings 1 on bottom and 1 on the side........

[dreamin']

can you blank the side fitting off and mount them the same?

[groucho]

can you blank the side fitting off and mount them the same?

From memory it is divided into 2 compartments so if you can remove the centre bit and you are Good at soldering yes it will work.......