XXX Posted June 3, 2017 Report Posted June 3, 2017 I wanted to show off my new brake fluid reservoir. The original was leaking so I had it brazed (see pic) by a certified aviation welder. A year later and it was leaking again. Found a used one and when it arrived it had pin holes around the port for the brake line. No luck finding another replacement so had to go owner manufactured route. My buddy and I created this from a solid block of 6061 aluminium. Should have done this from the beginning. 6
RLCarter Posted June 3, 2017 Report Posted June 3, 2017 Very nice, always thought those types of reservoirs were cheesy (Piper, Beech, etc....) 1
carusoam Posted June 3, 2017 Report Posted June 3, 2017 I bet that one won't rust out like the other (<, less than) original one... Nice machining skills! Best regards, -a- 1
Yetti Posted June 4, 2017 Report Posted June 4, 2017 Nice work. Tap the top and put in a petcock so you can fill it without removing the lid. Bonus points for doing a sight gauge on the side so you can check the level.... since you have the tap set out... 2
RobertGary1 Posted June 12, 2017 Report Posted June 12, 2017 I'd be interested to hear how your PMA approval goes. Once you get the PMA you can make other products as well. -Robert 2
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