help me --location of brake reseviour

[vegas-x]

   hello    - my name is  Gale   ; i just purchased   a  1963  M 20 C  --  it   will be   needing   some  work   befor i  can  fly it home  --as it has been sitting     almost 5  years    --  one  item  :   the  brakes    do not  work    SO  i  want  to  put in  some  brake  fluid     to  determine  where  the leak is   --BUT i cant  locate  the  Brake fluid   reseviour   --       PLEASE     can  anyone  direct me    to  its   location    ?       then after i  locate the leak    i  will  try to  repair     with  other  questions      to   this  group 

[philipneeper]

is this the one from MN or something... i think a broker in FL was sellin one like this

[philipneeper]

is it the mooney from MN or whatever.. a brown, tan one?

[carusoam]

Gale,

Keep in mind, the reservoir for the brakes is probably the same reservoir for the flaps.  At least it is for the 1965 M20C...

With this much work ahead of you, you will want to get yourself a copy of the maintenance manual and spare parts manual.  Both have pictures and info that will get you to where you want to be....

If you have already determined that you have a leak and low hydraulic level, you may find that the old rubber hose, on the supply side, gets crusty, cracks and leaks.  The belly skins will be fully spread with red hydraulic fluid with a few pounds of dirt gelled in.

Best regards,

-a-

[kerry]

After you find the resevior under the left side access panel between the windshield and firewall you will need to bleed your brake lines.  Best way to fill the resevior is by pumping the fluid from the brake caliper.  I have a small oiling can and I stick a foot of vinyl tubing on its nozzle.  Then hook or press it onto the bleeding valve on the brake calliper.  Pump the brake fluid into the system.  Fill the resevior 1/2 way so you can do the other side.  The 2 master cylinders will probably need new o-rings.  The're located under the access panel in front of the electric fuel pump on the belly.

[philipneeper]

i used a old weed sprayer with clear tubing