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    Junior Member Craig R's Avatar
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    Default Brake fluid reservoir

    What is the best tool and process to remove the RESERVOIR PLUG?

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    Default Re: Brake fluid reservoir

    A regular pair of pliers, grip the edge of the cap and give it a little twist. Reinstallation is easy by hand.
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    Default Re: Brake fluid reservoir

    I have always managed to extract mine with fingers but I sometimes worry that the force required will separate the reservoir tube from the elbow.

    Is that joint bonded?

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    Default Re: Brake fluid reservoir

    Quote Originally Posted by Andy View Post
    I have always managed to extract mine with fingers but I sometimes worry that the force required will separate the reservoir tube from the elbow.

    Is that joint bonded?
    The cap that you remove is smooth, the lower end onto the elbow is barbed. I've never tried to pull the tube off off the barbed fitting but I suspect it would be pretty hard to get off.
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    Default Re: Brake fluid reservoir

    Quote Originally Posted by Andy View Post
    I have always managed to extract mine with fingers but I sometimes worry that the force required will separate the reservoir tube from the elbow.

    Is that joint bonded?
    Couple of general thoughts.

    First, I see no need to jam the plug all they way down, just push it in until it is snug

    Second, when removing add a gentle twisting motion in addition to pulling upwards.

    Never have had a problem with it either coming off inadvertently or being unable to remove it when necessary.

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