Looking for brake fluid reservoir cap - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**OleSenna** · 06-14-2010, 02:07 PM

I'm leaking fluid from the brake reservoir on my '72 K5. It's got a crate 350, but uses the original power brake system.

The reservoir has the rubber gasket with the double-baffle insert tucked inside the "hood" that gets clamped onto the reservoir. I'm striking out at the local (Atlanta area) NAPA and AutoZone-type stores. They carry the entire master cylinder assembly, but not the rubber gasket insert.

I realize I can try a junkyard, but I'm wonder whether any board member sells these parts or has a better idea.

Thanks in advance!

jaros44sr · 06-14-2010, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by OleSenna

I'm leaking fluid from the brake reservoir on my '72 K5. It's got a crate 350, but uses the original power brake system.

The reservoir has the rubber gasket with the double-baffle insert tucked inside the "hood" that gets clamped onto the reservoir. I'm striking out at the local (Atlanta area) NAPA and AutoZone-type stores. They carry the entire master cylinder assembly, but not the rubber gasket insert.

I realize I can try a junkyard, but I'm wonder whether any board member sells these parts or has a better idea.

Thanks in advance!

1/2 or 3/4 ton?

HuggerCST · 06-14-2010, 05:12 PM

I went through the same thing a few years ago, then found that Oreilly's offered a rebuilt master cylinder for around $17. It wasn't worth it to me to keep searching.

jaros44sr · 06-14-2010, 06:07 PM

Sorry it's been a bad day and I didn't read what you were saying. I think I have one, didn't turn in my core. do you want me to look, and send it to you?

**OleSenna** · 06-15-2010, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Sorry it's been a bad day and I didn't read what you were saying. I think I have one, didn't turn in my core. do you want me to look, and send it to you?

Wow, that would be fantastic. Do you mean the metal cap and the rubber insert? Because it's the insert that appears to be leaking?

Send me a PM with the shipping cost and we can take it from there.

You da man!

jaros44sr · 06-15-2010, 10:12 AM

I"ll take a pic of it and you tell me if it is the same

I hate to tell you this , but in your avatar, both of you gentlemen are looking at the camera and a car is about to hit you head on!

jaros44sr · 06-15-2010, 02:42 PM

Yeah well, let's not get all excited yet

My PO put a nonoriginal m/c on the Jimmy, so the one I am offering may not be your style. LMK

blazerboy72 · 06-16-2010, 06:47 PM

I have stock one you can have if you are close by and can pick it up.

68GMCCustom · 06-16-2010, 07:43 PM

I bought a chrome lid for mine..,and it hasn't leaked since

**OleSenna** · 06-20-2010, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by blazerboy72

I have stock one you can have if you are close by and can pick it up.

Sounds like a plan, Blazerboy. I live in Decatur, just east of downtown Atlanta. Willing to drive any reasonable distance.

PM me and let's work something out.

Thanks!

**OleSenna** · 06-20-2010, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

I hate to tell you this , but in your avatar, both of you gentlemen are looking at the camera and a car is about to hit you head on!

Ha!

That's my 86-years young father and I at The Varsity, the world famous drive-in restaurant in downtown Atlanta. My dad first took the family to the Varsity more than 50 years ago. I figured it was time to return the favor.

Happy father's day!

06-14-2010, 02:07 PM	#1
OleSenna Roof: Bad. Sky: Good. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 150	Looking for brake fluid reservoir cap I'm leaking fluid from the brake reservoir on my '72 K5. It's got a crate 350, but uses the original power brake system. The reservoir has the rubber gasket with the double-baffle insert tucked inside the "hood" that gets clamped onto the reservoir. I'm striking out at the local (Atlanta area) NAPA and AutoZone-type stores. They carry the entire master cylinder assembly, but not the rubber gasket insert. I realize I can try a junkyard, but I'm wonder whether any board member sells these parts or has a better idea. Thanks in advance! __________________ OleSenna

06-14-2010, 05:12 PM	#3
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: Looking for brake fluid reservoir cap I went through the same thing a few years ago, then found that Oreilly's offered a rebuilt master cylinder for around $17. It wasn't worth it to me to keep searching. __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com Last edited by HuggerCST; 06-14-2010 at 05:14 PM.

06-14-2010, 06:07 PM	#4
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,463	Re: Looking for brake fluid reservoir cap Sorry it's been a bad day and I didn't read what you were saying. I think I have one, didn't turn in my core. do you want me to look, and send it to you? __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

06-15-2010, 10:12 AM	#6
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,463	Re: Looking for brake fluid reservoir cap I"ll take a pic of it and you tell me if it is the same I hate to tell you this , but in your avatar, both of you gentlemen are looking at the camera and a car is about to hit you head on! __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 06-15-2010 at 10:14 AM.

06-15-2010, 02:42 PM	#7
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,463	Re: Looking for brake fluid reservoir cap Yeah well, let's not get all excited yet My PO put a nonoriginal m/c on the Jimmy, so the one I am offering may not be your style. LMK __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

06-16-2010, 06:47 PM	#8
blazerboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Temple, Ga Posts: 854	Re: Looking for brake fluid reservoir cap I have stock one you can have if you are close by and can pick it up.

06-16-2010, 07:43 PM	#9
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Looking for brake fluid reservoir cap I bought a chrome lid for mine..,and it hasn't leaked since __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken



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