'58 brake MC remote reservoir location

[dyno]

I bought this kit from POL for my 58 and am not happy with the cheesy plastic remote reservoir that came with it. The mounting tabs are on the bottom and offset from each other. I wanted to mount it on the firewall, so I guess I'll make a mounting strap for it. What have you guys done?

[thebebop]

I bought a polished aluminum radiator overflow reservoir from Johnny Law Motors. I removed the internal long pipe and cut it down to the bottom of the tank which is easy on theirs because they simply unscrew. I purchased the 8" long one so it would fit on the firewall and it came with real nice billet mounting brackets. They had them on sale last month and i picked it up for under $40.

I originally purchased the same one you have and just couldn't bring myself to put that cheesy plastic in my engine compartment.

The truck is on the lift right now getting brake lines so I can't get a pic of it installed.

Here's a link to theirs: http://www.johnnylawmotors.com/catal...ith-2-brackets

[dyno]

That looks like the ticket. Missed the sale, now it's 69.95. I think I may opt to get the 6" model as that would have plenty of capacity.

[mr48chev]

Check the seller Welder Joe on ebay for that. Hoffman group's Ebay back door outlet like Johnny Law is their regular web outlet.

[dyno]

Thanks. I ordered one from Autoplicity. 68.00 including shipping.

[dyno]

Originally Posted by thebebop

I bought a polished aluminum radiator overflow reservoir from Johnny Law Motors. I removed the internal long pipe and cut it down to the bottom of the tank which is easy on theirs because they simply unscrew. I purchased the 8" long one so it would fit on the firewall and it came with real nice billet mounting brackets. They had them on sale last month and i picked it up for under $40.

I originally purchased the same one you have and just couldn't bring myself to put that cheesy plastic in my engine compartment.

The truck is on the lift right now getting brake lines so I can't get a pic of it installed.

Here's a link to theirs: http://www.johnnylawmotors.com/catal...ith-2-brackets

Just wondering if this is used as a remote cylinder, if a hole needs to be drilled in the cap to let the fluid flow and not air-lock.

[thebebop]

I use mine as a remote reservoir...no need for a hole as far as I know. Have had no problems with it functioning as required to date.

[dyno]

Originally Posted by thebebop

I use mine as a remote reservoir...no need for a hole as far as I know. Have had no problems with it functioning as required to date.

OK thanks. Still having problems with the pedal going all the way to the floor. The whole brake system is new, MC/booster, wheel cylinders, brake lines, pads and shoes. I've bled the system 3 times, adjusted the pushrod correctly, bench bled the MC again. Must be some air trapped somewhere. I may have to pressure bleed the system.

[dwcsr]

Originally Posted by dyno

OK thanks. Still having problems with the pedal going all the way to the floor. The whole brake system is new, MC/booster, wheel cylinders, brake lines, pads and shoes. I've bled the system 3 times, adjusted the pushrod correctly, bench bled the MC again. Must be some air trapped somewhere. I may have to pressure bleed the system.

I had the same issue. make sure the rod from the pedal is adjusted properly. It took a few days for all the air to move from the master up to the remote fill.

We bleed it 4 or 5 times and found the pedal rod was more the issue. tap the remote lines to help the air move upward. bleed slowly one push at a time, make sure the shoes are adjusted properly, and use the prop valve tool to hold it centered. Even after we were done it felt soft and traveled farther than I would have liked but nearly put me on the dash when I stopped hard. I did end up with a 1.125" master in the end and got a decent pedal and good stopping.

[dwcsr]

I made a bracket for mine

[dwcsr]

Residual valves are only for masters that are below the wheel cylinders. You master has always been below the floor and never needed a residual valve so it doesn't need one now.

[dyno]

Thanks. Troublesooting with performance online tech.