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Offline CLH

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"Larger" brake master reservoir
« on: December 01, 2013, 04:13:10 PM »
I've seen several of the old threads regarding both the GM Racing brake reservoir cap extender as well as the seemingly now defunct "performance reservoir" that was available for a small amount of time. As I dug into it I realized that the "performance reservoir" is actually what looks to be just the reservoir from a run-of-the-mill Vauxhall Vectra. I poked around UK eBay a bit and found a number of breaker yards selling Vectra M/C & reservoir assemblies pretty cheap, so I've message a couple to see about picking one up. The part number of the reservoir appears to be 32067070-1 and fits '02-'09 Vectras (as well as likely some years of SAAB 9-3).

I'll post back what I find out and provide some pics and comparisons assuming that I do get one to put on.

Cheers!

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Re: "Larger" brake master reservoir
« Reply #1 on: December 01, 2013, 04:17:29 PM »
Good thinking! Do you expect greater breaking power with a mod like this? If it helps you, also search as opel vectra. Maybe u can get more results (vauxhall are rhd opels)
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Re: "Larger" brake master reservoir
« Reply #2 on: December 01, 2013, 04:26:16 PM »
Hi Arabas - it's not really about performance, it's about not slopping brake fluid all over the engine bay during high-performance driving (autocross, track). I actually just searched on "vectra"...that brings up both Opel and Vauxhall variants :D

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Re: "Larger" brake master reservoir
« Reply #3 on: December 02, 2013, 11:35:55 AM »
I've never heard of it been an issue, and I know some pretty serious autocrossers, much better than I am.
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Re: "Larger" brake master reservoir
« Reply #4 on: December 05, 2013, 08:18:11 AM »
Might want to check if there is a leak caused by deformity in the cap seal or the reservoir lip.

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Re: "Larger" brake master reservoir
« Reply #5 on: December 13, 2013, 02:14:37 PM »
I autocross. Prior to getting the "performance" MC reservoir, I'd have brake fluid all over the place (and I wasn't overfilled.)
Installing that solved the issue.

Now I just need something similar for the power steering fluid. (Or a manual rack.)

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Re: "Larger" brake master reservoir
« Reply #6 on: September 11, 2014, 11:41:38 AM »
Quick update on this. I went ahead and sourced a Vectra MC w/reservoir from a breaker in the UK and received it day before yesterday. I pulled the reservoir off of the MC, cleaned it up, and installed it in the Solstice. Perfect fit. Easy peasy as they say over there.

Some pics below.

Cleaned-up reservoir
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Side-by-side, stock on left and Vectra reservoir on right
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New reservoir in place
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Re: "Larger" brake master reservoir
« Reply #7 on: September 18, 2014, 12:56:51 PM »
Nicely done!
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Re: "Larger" brake master reservoir
« Reply #8 on: September 18, 2014, 01:05:36 PM »
Thanks for sharing, first time when it would be easier for me to get a part :)
I will keep that in mind in my next track days to observe that.
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