195354 Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 I am in need of the brake fluid reservoir, I had a vendor try and coat mine and they are now damaged and not usable. Here is a picture of what they look like. Please let me know what you have Thanks Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DualQuadDave Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 What years interchange? If I have a 55 I am parting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
195354 Posted June 3, 2019 Author Share Posted June 3, 2019 My parts book goes from 1928 to 1954, it just has a listing for 1953. It says Reservoir, power brake master cylinder part # 1162601 for 1953 -50-70. Buick must have made changes in 1954 going by this book? Here is the part number for the cap gasket just in case someone needs the info #1162919, the cap is not listed separate. Thanks for the offer. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937-44 Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 10 hours ago, 195354 said: It says Reservoir, power brake master cylinder part # 1162601 for 1953 -50-70. I have what I think might be good news for you. I looked in my 1936-1957 Master Chassis Parts book and it lists #1162601 as fitting; 1953 -50-70 and 1954. Same with the cap gasket. Hope that helps. Good Luck. Carl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
195354 Posted June 3, 2019 Author Share Posted June 3, 2019 Thanks for the information, I will now include 1954 in my search. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
195354 Posted June 6, 2019 Author Share Posted June 6, 2019 I have a wrecking yard a few hours from my house the owner who is up in years is not sure if he has the reservoir or not. He is also not sure if they had power brakes or not, he does have a 53 RM and possibly a 54. My parts book only lists power brakes. I would think manual brakes were standard and power brake was an option. If a car had manual brakes is the reservoir the same as a power brake car? I would like to know before driving to his yard Saturday and striking out. Thanks for any information Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobileparts Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 If you have Manual Brakes -- and need the Remote Fill Reservoir Master Cylinder Cap (it has the tube in the cap), I have EXACTLY one (1).... If you need it or want it, Always best to simply call me -- Craig -- 516 - 485 - 1935...... New York.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 On 6/2/2019 at 9:56 PM, 195354 said: My parts book goes from 1928 to 1954, it just has a listing for 1953. It says Reservoir, power brake master cylinder part # 1162601 for 1953 -50-70. Buick must have made changes in 1954 going by this book 7 hours ago, 195354 said: I have a wrecking yard a few hours from my house the owner who is up in years is not sure if he has the reservoir or not. He is also not sure if they had power brakes or not, he does have a 53 RM and possibly a 54. a couple of quick points to help clarify the 1928 to 1954 MPB likely covers through November or so of 53 so would likely not have many '54 parts listed the 53 50-70 carried the V-8 engine, same as all '54's and the PB reservoir is interchangeable. The standard brakes "reservoir" is part of the master cylinder which is mounted beneath the floorboard just forward of the drivers seat. If you make the trip to the salvage yard and find a 53 or 54 with PBs, I'd suggest getting as much of the PB system as possible including the master cylinder from under the hood, the vac motor and the reservoir you are looking for. Be careful in loosening the cap on the reservoir as they often seize and will brake off. Take PB blaster with you 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
195354 Posted July 12, 2019 Author Share Posted July 12, 2019 Thanks to everyone for the help in locating my part Once the tops are loose I will clean one up and install it. I will save the second one for my other project. Does anyone know of a vendor that has just the gasket for the lid or will I need to make the gasket? I did pickup PB parts at the wrecking yard that is close I will see if the vacuum motor works soon. Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 On 5/31/2019 at 1:23 PM, 195354 said: I am in need of the brake fluid reservoir, I had a vendor try and coat mine and they are now damaged and not usable. Here is a picture of what they look like. Please let me know what you have Thanks Steve Exactly what makes them unusable? Were you trying to have them replated and the vendor did a poor job? Other than looking cruddy, looks like they can be fixed if it is just plating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
195354 Posted July 13, 2019 Author Share Posted July 13, 2019 Above picture is before I had them try to plate or coat my reservoirs, now the threads are damaged to the point the cap will just lift off and the body has holes in it. I will clean my new used parts up and move forward, I do not need the heartache on this item. I have a photo of one of the damaged reservoirs so you can see why it is not useable. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARY F Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 What the hell did he do to it??????? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
195354 Posted July 14, 2019 Author Share Posted July 14, 2019 Must of been some strong acid it even removed the metal splash guard inside the cap. I have what I need now and will move forward on my project. So far the vendors that have supplied services on my project have done a good job, this is the first one that went completely sideways live and learn Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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