I have hydraulics on my '36 with the '48 master cylinder under the floor. which is a PITA to check. I would like to go to a remote brake fill but the after-market kits are priced silly for what you get. With that in mind (thinking junk yard), what recent models have a good set-up that can be used? I have a master cylinder cap that allows for a remote fill. Thanks Tom
Go roam the boneyards and look for a remote reservoir off something with a hydraulic clutch; the brake units will generally have two hose connections. For hose, use the blue hose for a VW Beetle reservoir; it's designed to handle brake fluid and won't break down.
I used a remote [Hidden] Tilton reservoir. 55Willys also produces them with a tin reservoir that look period correct.
Of course easier to find down under, but we have used Mitsubishi L300 van 15/16 bore remote fill master cyl on a couple of cars with f100 brakes and early for drums. They work great. They have the reservoir in the side of the dash by the door. Of course make sure you use hose designed for brake fluid.
More than a few of the Mitsubishi reservoirs also have a low level float switch, so you can install a low brake fluid light if so desired...
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