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I made mine from a piece of scrap pressure rated 4" pvc pipe. The top cap has a large threaded plug(for filling) that I installed a schrader valve in(for pressurizing). The bottom cap has a nipple that connects to a steel brake line that runs directly to the MC cap. If I want to bleed the brakes I just air up small air tank to 25-30 psi, connect to tank to the schrader valve and then go around opening bleeders.
note, the core of the schrader valve is threaded out so that it can still vent.
I painted it green and mounted to the back wall of the cab.
The vent line also connects to the airpak/booster and to either the main draft tube (from the engine) OR to a separate vent line that vents near the air cleaner.What else does the vent line service? It is a T connection to the master cylinder cap.
Are you using this as a remote reservoir also?I made mine from a piece of scrap pressure rated 4" pvc pipe. The top cap has a large threaded plug(for filling) that I installed a schrader valve in(for pressurizing). The bottom cap has a nipple that connects to a steel brake line that runs directly to the MC cap. If I want to bleed the brakes I just air up small air tank to 25-30 psi, connect to tank to the schrader valve and then go around opening bleeders.
note, the core of the schrader valve is threaded out so that it can still vent.
I painted it green and mounted to the back wall of the cab.
yes, with the schrader valve loose it acts as a reservoir (it easily holds 1 quart of fluid, would probably hold 2)Are you using this as a remote reservoir also?
I completed the install today with the brake fluid hose in place. It is a 5/16 hose about four feet long. I ran it from the remote reservoir to the MC. It was a kind of strange fit going under the cab, sharp metal angles and other wiring and such. I got concerned about the possibility of metal rubbing through the hose at the wrong time! The solution was easy. I got some 1/2 inch ID rubber hose, cut it length wise and put the brake fluid hose down the six inch length of the hose. The brake fluid hose is a tight fit, the outside hose is going no where and any rubbing will be on the rubber hose. Put the hose in place, tightened the worm clamps and finished.
I would replace the hose with brake line with a small hose at the end. That much hose is asking for trouble and a leak.I completed the install today with the brake fluid hose in place. It is a 5/16 hose about four feet long. I ran it from the remote reservoir to the MC. It was a kind of strange fit going under the cab, sharp metal angles and other wiring and such. I got concerned about the possibility of metal rubbing through the hose at the wrong time! The solution was easy. I got some 1/2 inch ID rubber hose, cut it length wise and put the brake fluid hose down the six inch length of the hose. The brake fluid hose is a tight fit, the outside hose is going no where and any rubbing will be on the rubber hose. Put the hose in place, tightened the worm clamps and finished.
I had considered that possibility. But, it was quicker to install, I did put the 1/2 inch rubber hose on the spot I considered most like to rub and leak. I will post a pic if it ever stops raining here.I would replace the hose with brake line with a small hose at the end. That much hose is asking for trouble and a leak.
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