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R1jamn · 10-16-2019, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by VRZL113

So my brake/clutch fluid cap just started to leak on my 13' ZL1 (34k miles). I decided to purchase the HELP #42072 gasket. It is for sure a thicker gasket, and snugs the cap on tight. For those of you who have it installed, have there been any issues with it since it does not contain the small slit like the factory gasket? My car is mainly street driven so I don't foresee any issues, but I'd like to make sure.

I installed the Dorman #42072 over the summer on my 2015 ZL1 (A6) as the OEM gasket was allowing the brake fluid to leak out.
Been monitoring it closely and no leaks at all with the Dorman installed.
I cleaned the brake reservoir and the painted surface below it after installing it too.

ZMEnow · 10-16-2019, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by R1jamn

I installed the Dorman #42072 over the summer on my 2015 ZL1 (A6) as the OEM gasket was allowing the brake fluid to leak out.
Been monitoring it closely and no leaks at all with the Dorman installed.
I cleaned the brake reservoir and the painted surface below it after installing it too.

I have run the Dorman for about 5 years, NP.

VRZL113 · 10-17-2019, 12:36 PM

Thanks for the responses guys!!

Good to know no issues, and the gasket is holding up.

vs_pete · 10-21-2019, 05:58 PM

Thanks for the feedback going to install one in my car. Was glad I found his thread.
My ride Aussie.
VEII MY12 Sportwagon SIDI 3.6L LFX V6

vs_pete · 04-03-2020, 06:49 PM

Put the Dorman on a month ago no leaks thanks again guys

Adduncan101 · 06-19-2020, 02:06 PM

I just made a shim out of an OJ container. Milk makes me bloated.

silversleeper · 06-22-2020, 07:46 PM

I just put one in yesterday more as preventative maintenance. The base gasket is thicker so when you screw down the cap it seems more of a correct tightness to make a seal. I'm thinking the thinner gasket might also leak moisture into the fluid even if I didn't see oil dripping down. Worth the $7 to me.
As a reminder don't throw away your cap this is the replaceable rubber part that clips into the cap only. The upside you retain your OEM looks and quality plastic cap.

10-17-2019, 12:36 PM	#101
VRZL113 Drives: 2013 VR ZL1, M6 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: PA Posts: 287	Thanks for the responses guys!! Good to know no issues, and the gasket is holding up. __________________ #3257 \| 485whp 526wtq \| K&N 63-3079 \| Gates K080660HD (Green Belt) \| ACDelco UPF48R \| ZL1 Addons Wicker Bill \| Mild2Wild

10-21-2019, 05:58 PM	#102
vs_pete Drives: VEII MY12 Sportwagon 3.6L LFX V6 Join Date: May 2014 Location: AUSSIE Posts: 58	Thanks for the feedback going to install one in my car. Was glad I found his thread. My ride Aussie. VEII MY12 Sportwagon SIDI 3.6L LFX V6 Last edited by vs_pete; 04-03-2020 at 06:47 PM.

04-03-2020, 06:49 PM	#103
vs_pete Drives: VEII MY12 Sportwagon 3.6L LFX V6 Join Date: May 2014 Location: AUSSIE Posts: 58	Put the Dorman on a month ago no leaks thanks again guys

06-19-2020, 02:06 PM	#104
Adduncan101 Drives: 2013 Chevy ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Washington DC Posts: 5	I just made a shim out of an OJ container. Milk makes me bloated.

06-22-2020, 07:46 PM	#105
silversleeper Some ol' dude Drives: '13 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: California Posts: 984	I just put one in yesterday more as preventative maintenance. The base gasket is thicker so when you screw down the cap it seems more of a correct tightness to make a seal. I'm thinking the thinner gasket might also leak moisture into the fluid even if I didn't see oil dripping down. Worth the $7 to me. As a reminder don't throw away your cap this is the replaceable rubber part that clips into the cap only. The upside you retain your OEM looks and quality plastic cap.