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Brake fluid reservoir (ABS)
Quick question.

How is the brake fluid reservoir ‘secured’ to the brake master cylinder on the TD5 with ABS.

(Looks like my rubber grommets/bushes are leaking).

Is it a sliding pin, similar to the Discovery?

Cheers,

Will
Post #978227 15th Jan 2023 5:59pm
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geobloke



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Hi Will. Pretty sure the reservoir is just push fit on the Defender with ABS. Certainly the reservoir refurb kit (SJJ100351) does not include fixing pins which you'd expect to be present if you were replacing the reservoir...

Mind you, this is Land Rover... Rolling Eyes
Post #978292 16th Jan 2023 10:30am
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Thanks Geobloke - that makes sense as the genuine LR replacement kit I have does not include circlips or pins etc.

I just want sure. I can’t see anything obvious.

Point taken about LR!

I shall let you know…

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Post #978297 16th Jan 2023 10:52am
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Stick up a how to as there aren't many on the brake master cylinder and as parts become less available refurb kits may be the way we have to go... Thumbs Up
Post #978299 16th Jan 2023 10:58am
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Okey dokey 👍

Took my Defender off the road in November due to the ABS modulator unit failing ☹️

Replaced that and noticed the reservoir seeping…

The joys 😊
Post #978312 16th Jan 2023 12:20pm
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geobloke wrote:
Hi Will. Pretty sure the reservoir is just push fit on the Defender with ABS. Certainly the reservoir refurb kit (SJJ100351) does not include fixing pins which you'd expect to be present if you were replacing the reservoir...

Mind you, this is Land Rover... Rolling Eyes


Methinks you are correct Geobloke Thumbs Up

I’ve just opened the service kit and no sign of any pins or clips.



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I had a closer look under the bonnet and it does look like a push fit. Looking at the contents of the kit, I think there’s an assumption the purchaser will be replacing/removing the master cylinder (which I don’t intend to) as the plastic ‘tube,’ rubber seal, and ‘o’ rings look surplus to my need - I’ll be using the reservoir, cap and two grommet seals.

In which case it may not be worthy of a ‘how to!’ Rolling with laughter
Post #978600 17th Jan 2023 8:20pm
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Ooooo look at you with your LR original parts refurb kit... Rolling with laughter Bow down

So it is in fact a full master cylinder refurb kit as those are the seals for the cylinder. Good to know Thumbs Up
Post #978633 18th Jan 2023 11:06am
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Or do I buy empty JLR boxes so that I look like I’m buying genuine parts… Rolling with laughter

To be honest, a lot of the genuine parts aren’t much more expensive. They do tend to fit…

I buy what I can afford at the time and absolutely recognise the value and specification of branded and non-branded OEM parts Thumbs Up

I can sell you the items I do not use in the ‘special’ JLR box for an over-inflated price!
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Quote:

Or do I buy empty JLR boxes so that I look like I’m buying genuine parts…


So you sell Genuine parts on eBay then as well Rolling Eyes Whistle

I know what you mean. It does seem that pattern parts are coming up in price and down in quality. I too tend to buy genuine when I can. Thumbs Up
Post #978708 18th Jan 2023 6:32pm
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