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FFPM73 · 03-18-2010, 08:40 PM

I seperated my clutch fluid from my brake reservoir by adding a seperate reservoir for the clutch fluid. I capped off the brake reservoir with a 3/8 plug, After emptying the brake reservoir, and placing the new clutch reservoir, I added DOT 4 fluid to both the brake and clutch reservoirs. I used 3/8 braided fuel line from Spectre Performance to connect clutch to reservoir......what do you guys think?

Kilo-9 · 03-18-2010, 10:39 PM

Nicely done. What vehicle is the reservoir out of?

FFPM73 · 03-19-2010, 06:15 AM

The reservoir is out of a 2006 GTO. I bought it at a local Chevy dealer for $19.88

adub4185 · 03-19-2010, 08:32 AM

thanks for the great pictures. im tackling this mod this weekend and its nice to have a few close-ups. you did a great job.

fyi, the reservoir is on a nation-wide backorder and gm has not yet released an eta on producing new ones (wouldnt surprise me if it took a while). i had to source mine off of a used gto, so for those that want to do this mod, be on the lookout for wrecked gto's in your area...

gtbaldini · 03-19-2010, 10:15 AM

AWESOME JOB!

FFPM73 · 03-19-2010, 11:55 AM

I was unable to find the literature on Camaro5 proving the need to seperate the reservoirs. Apparently, the Corvettes had the same set-up and GM recalled all Corvettes because brake particals getting into the clutch fluid. Even though it is a sealed unit with a one-way valve, particals get behind the one-way diapham letting the fluid become contaminated. A member on Camaro5 has pictures showing the discoloration of fluid and it was black. I believe GM has made a new reservoir for the Corvette which completely seperates the chambers. I figured for roughly $20.00, I have added security never having to replaces the slave cylander/fluid because of the problem.

axis · 03-19-2010, 12:05 PM

What problem does this solve?

FFPM73 · 03-19-2010, 12:09 PM

Keeps the clutch fluid clean, and keeps brake fluid solely for the brakes. Basically in a nutshell, your brake/clutch fluid will never be black, making both systems lasting longer with less maintenance.

mtcwby · 03-19-2010, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by FFPM73

Keeps the clutch fluid clean, and keeps brake fluid solely for the brakes. Basically in a nutshell, your brake/clutch fluid will never be black, making both systems lasting longer with less maintenance.

FYI, it is the clutch dust that contaminates the fluid, not the brake dust.
I make a point of changing out the fluid in the clutch reservoir after every track day. I just use a syringe and suck it out and replace it with clean fluid. Then pump the clutch pedal about 30 times and check the fluid color. If it is still dirty, suck it out again and replace it again. It only takes a couple of ounces to change the fluid each time.
Just go to any Ranch supply store and buy a 30cc horse syringe. Then put a 10 inch piece of 1/8 inch clear vinyl capillary tubing on the syringe. You can stick the tubing clear down the reservoir into the 3/8 hose to really get it sucked out good.
If you can't find a reservoir, go to the junk yard and just about any manual tranny older pickup or car has one.
Also, keep an eye on the 3/8" rubber cap that you put on the nipple of the brake reservoir. It is made of natural rubber and will start to deteriorate and crack. You will need to replace it once in awhile.

Camarorss350 · 07-12-2010, 01:55 PM

surprised more people aren't doing this...

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 07-12-2010, 04:59 PM

It will take till they have to have the ABS fixed, Then it will be a lot more then $20

I did it 08/2009

Moriartii · 07-13-2010, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camarorss350

surprised more people aren't doing this...

This seemed to be hot and heavy, then with the GTO reservoirs going on backorder it just died out. I would be very interested if anyone had any additional information on a direct bolt in or if the GTO ones were available again.
Cheers
K

Camarorss350 · 07-13-2010, 08:19 AM

Ok, so who says we have to use the GTO reservoir? How about we get creative and use something like this!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Unive...item1c1316e2d6

Think it'll work? Maybe ill Guinea pig it...

Kilo-9 · 07-13-2010, 03:28 PM

I don't see why it wouldn't work.

03-18-2010, 08:40 PM	#1
FFPM73 Firefighter/Paramedic Drives: RJT 2SS/RS M6 LS-3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Burlington, KY 41005 Posts: 423	Seperate clutch reservoir I seperated my clutch fluid from my brake reservoir by adding a seperate reservoir for the clutch fluid. I capped off the brake reservoir with a 3/8 plug, After emptying the brake reservoir, and placing the new clutch reservoir, I added DOT 4 fluid to both the brake and clutch reservoirs. I used 3/8 braided fuel line from Spectre Performance to connect clutch to reservoir......what do you guys think? Attached Images __________________ *FFPM73*

03-18-2010, 10:39 PM	#2
Kilo-9 Dog Is My Copilot Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,394	Nicely done. What vehicle is the reservoir out of? __________________

03-19-2010, 06:15 AM	#3
FFPM73 Firefighter/Paramedic Drives: RJT 2SS/RS M6 LS-3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Burlington, KY 41005 Posts: 423	The reservoir is out of a 2006 GTO. I bought it at a local Chevy dealer for $19.88 __________________ *FFPM73*

03-19-2010, 11:55 AM	#6
FFPM73 Firefighter/Paramedic Drives: RJT 2SS/RS M6 LS-3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Burlington, KY 41005 Posts: 423	I was unable to find the literature on Camaro5 proving the need to seperate the reservoirs. Apparently, the Corvettes had the same set-up and GM recalled all Corvettes because brake particals getting into the clutch fluid. Even though it is a sealed unit with a one-way valve, particals get behind the one-way diapham letting the fluid become contaminated. A member on Camaro5 has pictures showing the discoloration of fluid and it was black. I believe GM has made a new reservoir for the Corvette which completely seperates the chambers. I figured for roughly $20.00, I have added security never having to replaces the slave cylander/fluid because of the problem. __________________ *FFPM73*

03-19-2010, 12:05 PM	#7
axis Search Ninja Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 7,183	What problem does this solve? __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech CF 102 fed GPI modded intake manifold Bo (knows) White ported TB Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) Dyno tuned by Rhino and GPI I once parallel parked a train.

03-19-2010, 08:32 AM	#4
adub4185 Drives: 2010 2SS RS, 2023 Camaro ZLE Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 632	thanks for the great pictures. im tackling this mod this weekend and its nice to have a few close-ups. you did a great job. fyi, the reservoir is on a nation-wide backorder and gm has not yet released an eta on producing new ones (wouldnt surprise me if it took a while). i had to source mine off of a used gto, so for those that want to do this mod, be on the lookout for wrecked gto's in your area...

03-19-2010, 10:15 AM	#5
gtbaldini Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 153	AWESOME JOB!

03-19-2010, 12:09 PM	#8
FFPM73 Firefighter/Paramedic Drives: RJT 2SS/RS M6 LS-3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Burlington, KY 41005 Posts: 423	Keeps the clutch fluid clean, and keeps brake fluid solely for the brakes. Basically in a nutshell, your brake/clutch fluid will never be black, making both systems lasting longer with less maintenance. __________________ *FFPM73*

07-12-2010, 01:55 PM	#10
Camarorss350 camaro blogger Drives: 2010 Black on Black SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central NJ + Atlanta GA Posts: 358	surprised more people aren't doing this...

07-12-2010, 04:59 PM	#11
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	It will take till they have to have the ABS fixed, Then it will be a lot more then $20 I did it 08/2009

07-13-2010, 08:19 AM	#13
Camarorss350 camaro blogger Drives: 2010 Black on Black SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central NJ + Atlanta GA Posts: 358	Ok, so who says we have to use the GTO reservoir? How about we get creative and use something like this! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Unive...item1c1316e2d6 Think it'll work? Maybe ill Guinea pig it...

07-13-2010, 03:28 PM	#14
Kilo-9 Dog Is My Copilot Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,394	I don't see why it wouldn't work. __________________

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