I know there was a recent thread on this, but right now I can't find it so hopefully I can get away with asking the same question.

1950 Mercury M68, 239 Flathead; S-10 transmission. New axle on front with disc brakes; explorer rear-end with drums. Getting to the point of installing new brake lines, and a new reservoir with attached booster. Because of the booster and the transmission we've moved the cross-member back, basically the width of the cross member (the front hole now sit where the rear-holes were previously). The reservoir is going to sit further back, and we need to figure out a way to refill when necessary. I have heard of remote refill units that can go on the firewall, but I'm wondering if anyone has had any success with having a hole and a tube in the cab for refill purposes. Maybe too mickey-mouse?

Looking for some experienced advice here. Hopefully these pictures are useful for the discussion.

Dave

 

That's what I'm planning on doing in my 56. Presently, my booster and master are installed, brake lines are run, & system is bled. My cab is off the frame so I haven't got to the installation of the remote reservoir.

 

Use a larger syringe, such as a turkey baster, fabricate a dedicated metal tube to fill the reservoirs. I like the idea of a remote fill that I can see if there is any loss of fluid.

Something like this.

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...2231&ppt=C0061

 

Something like this $2 solution?

I also read on this forum somewhere a guy glued a mirror above the reservoir to simplify checking fluid and and not overfill it.

John

 

I bought a CPP remote reservoir kit. See Bracket & Line Kit for Prop Block. The concept works well except that the hoses in the kit are too short and they oddly sweat brake fluid. I'll replace them with longer ones that are of a better quality.

I also am in the process of adding a large access door just in case I need to remove the top of the master cylinder. All American Billet DGS-P: Gas Access Door Ball Milled Design | JEGS

 

Thanks for all the ideas - definitely not just one approach.

 

Petmcl I like the idea of the other hole but for now I think I will use the squeeze bottle to fill mine up as I am getting ready to put a different rear end under the truck. I do like the remote fill but as one person has said if all is well we should not have to check it but maybe once a year and we can do that with a mirror but I am still thinking on which way I want to proceed I do like the floor idea. OH! and I DO like your Flat Head.

 

Kit i used had a squeeze bottle with it, fitted with a long nozzle.
used an automotive viewing mirror on a handle to view level, and the squeeze bottle to fill and top off during bleeding.

considered remote fill, but just how often do you need to do this ?

 

Not often but it is a safeguard against low fluid as you can readily see if there is a problem. Considering the consequences it just gives you some peace of mind.