Do you think that the car needs a separate Clutch Fluid reservoir - Page 29 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

calbert1999 · 06-09-2011, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by caverman

Nice looking bracket!

Someone needs to make a kit with bracket, resivoir, plugs, etc.

I'm still surprised that more people aren't doing this. I know there are a good handfull of people here that have done it but of all the M6 I've seen locally, I'm the only one that's done it. I show people all the time but the instrest just doesn't seem to be there. Oh well.....their loss not mine.

I think the interest is there but as you said no kit available for noobs like me. I've done lots of upgrades to my vehicle but I basically shop for what I want through my performance installer and have him bolt it on. Rather than pay him $x/p/hr. to fabricate something, would be nice if there was a kit I could just purchase that would look like it already came with the vehicle. I believe the first person to do this will make lot's of $$$.

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Originally Posted by 2010CAMAROJ

Here are some pics of a bracket with the reservoir installed that a friend made up for me last night. It was late when installed so here are some pics of just the bracket and I will post pics later after work of it installed. I got 15" of 3/8" hose from a local hydraulic supplier, the end cap from NAPA and had some small clamps laying around and filled with Prestone Dot4 synthetic. The install took very little time, about 1 hour total, but now looks like GM actually meant for it to be there. I've had my clutch stick to the floor too many times, so this was a must mod. Hopefully time will tell, but from the replies it looks like this is the correct way to fix the problem!

This is a very nice natural looking setup.

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Originally Posted by piticu667

Now it needs a proper power train (gearbox and clutch included)...

Hahahahaha.... so true, maybe someone will put together a kit for all this stuff.

2010CAMAROJ · 06-14-2011, 10:09 AM

Please send me a PM if interested in the below setup. A friend of mine is willing to fabricate the following bracket painted black now and is looking into doing the same in stainless. If there is enough interest or any requests, he is also willing to price up a DIY kit with all the materials needed have the reservoir mounted in its own location; bracket, reservoir, end cap, hose, fasteners and clamps.

Coop · 06-14-2011, 07:02 PM

I am interested in the bracket.

2010CAMAROJ · 06-14-2011, 08:55 PM

Just sent PM. Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Coop

I am interested in the bracket.

nak3dsnake · 06-14-2011, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coop

I am interested in the bracket.

As am I.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 06-14-2011, 10:21 PM

Me too, In SS if you can.

flht99b · 06-15-2011, 06:31 AM

I have EPDM hose, EPDM end caps and the hardware I used to mount the reservoir on the battery cable mount, somewhere in this thread is pictures of how I mounted the reservoir.
Ed M.

2010CAMAROJ · 06-15-2011, 07:25 AM

PM's Sent. Thanks!

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Originally Posted by nak3dsnake

As am I.

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Originally Posted by 2SSRS

Me too, In SS if you can.

Nomad · 06-15-2011, 09:16 AM

2010CAMAROJ, I'm interested in the stainless steel bracket. Quick question, are the nuts going to be welded to the bracket on the stainless too? IIRC, welding on stainless weakens the rust resistance. I'm OK if it's just a bracket and stainless hardware. Please send me a PM with a price shipped to 76711. Thanks.

justa25thTA · 07-01-2011, 10:11 AM

Question about EPDM rubber cap. When I went to O'Reilly's they didn't have any and managed to talk me into a Dorman #47394, which is a 5/16" rubber cap. According to Dorman (yes I talked to them) it is made of natural rubber. All of the research I have done says that the Valvoline Synthetic Dot 3/4 brake fluid that I use is compatible with natural rubber.

So, is a EPDM cap really needed?

Nomad · 07-01-2011, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justa25thTA

Question about EPDM rubber cap. When I went to O'Reilly's they didn't have any and managed to talk me into a Dorman #47394, which is a 5/16" rubber cap. According to Dorman (yes I talked to them) it is made of natural rubber. All of the research I have done says that the Valvoline Synthetic Dot 3/4 brake fluid that I use is compatible with natural rubber.

So, is a EPDM cap really needed?

From what I have researched, natural rubber, neoprene and EPDM are all resistant to the corrosive effects of brake fluid. EPDM is the best, then neoprene, then natural rubber.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 07-01-2011, 12:04 PM

My Dorman #47394 has bean on the car for almost 2 years and is fine.

justa25thTA · 07-01-2011, 03:05 PM

Being the anal retentive guy that I am, I went to NAPA and bought 660-1698 bypass caps. They are EPDM. Here are a few pictures of my set up. I cut off one of the mounting tabs for the reservoir, and drilled a new hole through the backside in order to give myself enough room. I wanted to use the existing brake line. Once I got it mounted up it was pretty easy to remove the brake line from the existing and plug into the new. Spilled very little fluid, but no issues.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 07-01-2011, 04:05 PM

Looks good man.

06-14-2011, 10:09 AM	#394
2010CAMAROJ Drives: 2006 HHR LT, 2010 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wheatfield, NY Posts: 204	Reservoir Bracket/Kits Available Please send me a PM if interested in the below setup. A friend of mine is willing to fabricate the following bracket painted black now and is looking into doing the same in stainless. If there is enough interest or any requests, he is also willing to price up a DIY kit with all the materials needed have the reservoir mounted in its own location; bracket, reservoir, end cap, hose, fasteners and clamps. Attached Images __________________

06-14-2011, 07:02 PM	#395
Coop Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lawton/Fort Sill, OK Posts: 1,632	I am interested in the bracket. __________________ 2010 Camaro 1SS Inferno Orange Magnusson Supercharger Installed and Tuned by ADM Performance, Roto Fab CAI IOM painted, MBRP Cat Back Exhaust, Barton Industries Short Shifter, Clear Image Headers, Pedders coilovers, BMR Front/Rear sway bars Trailing Arms and End Links, VMax ported TB

06-15-2011, 06:31 AM	#399
flht99b Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS RJT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Knoxville Posts: 1,574 View My Garage	I have EPDM hose, EPDM end caps and the hardware I used to mount the reservoir on the battery cable mount, somewhere in this thread is pictures of how I mounted the reservoir. Ed M. __________________ RJT 2SS/RS, AAM 3.70's, MTI Sway Bars, Shifter & SS brake lines, ZLI calipers, rotors & pads, BMR Trailing & Toe Arms, rear cradle & diff bushes, Pedders XA's, Camber/Toe eccentrics, Radius arm inserts, GTO clutch reservoir, LS9 cam, Comp valve springs, Melling 10296 oil pump, CR5 timing chain, LS6 damper, CAI Cold Air Intake, ARH LT headers w/HF cats, GMPP touring axle back, Elite Engineering Catch Can, Forgeline 20x9.5 & 20x11 DS3 whls, 275/40/20 & 315/35/20 tires, 2011 Convertible spoiler, 1LE front spoiler, Lloyd "SS" Floor Mats, GM Camaro Trunk Mat, wrapped console & Grant steering wheel.

06-15-2011, 09:16 AM	#401
Nomad Drives: '11 2SS/RS RJT M6 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Grounded in the 'Shwa Posts: 478 View My Garage	2010CAMAROJ, I'm interested in the stainless steel bracket. Quick question, are the nuts going to be welded to the bracket on the stainless too? IIRC, welding on stainless weakens the rust resistance. I'm OK if it's just a bracket and stainless hardware. Please send me a PM with a price shipped to 76711. Thanks. __________________ Vararam CAI, Elite Engineering Catch Can, Separate Clutch Fluid Reservoir, Ghost Armor Full Protection Package, Chromed Turn Signal Bulbs, RPI Stealth Splash Guards, Skip Shift Eliminator, Defenderworx Chrome Bowtie Inserts, Pfadt Trailing Arms, Camaro Decal Store CGM Hood Spears with "376ci" custom text, Billet Depot/Drake Underhood Polished Caps, CGM Lug Nut Decals, Pedders Front Radius Rod Inserts, JacFab Front License Plate Bracket

07-01-2011, 10:11 AM	#402
justa25thTA Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,630	Question about EPDM rubber cap. When I went to O'Reilly's they didn't have any and managed to talk me into a Dorman #47394, which is a 5/16" rubber cap. According to Dorman (yes I talked to them) it is made of natural rubber. All of the research I have done says that the Valvoline Synthetic Dot 3/4 brake fluid that I use is compatible with natural rubber. So, is a EPDM cap really needed? __________________ Yeah, I'll get around to it...

06-14-2011, 10:21 PM	#398
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	Me too, In SS if you can.

07-01-2011, 12:04 PM	#404
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	My Dorman #47394 has bean on the car for almost 2 years and is fine.

07-01-2011, 03:05 PM	#405
justa25thTA Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,630	Being the anal retentive guy that I am, I went to NAPA and bought 660-1698 bypass caps. They are EPDM. Here are a few pictures of my set up. I cut off one of the mounting tabs for the reservoir, and drilled a new hole through the backside in order to give myself enough room. I wanted to use the existing brake line. Once I got it mounted up it was pretty easy to remove the brake line from the existing and plug into the new. Spilled very little fluid, but no issues. Attached Images __________________ Yeah, I'll get around to it... Last edited by justa25thTA; 07-01-2011 at 04:04 PM.

07-01-2011, 04:05 PM	#406
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	Looks good man.

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