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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 03:35 PM
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Brake fluid reservoir chipping and cracking away on top. Chevy place said no can replace just reservoir. Must replace master cylinder, too. (At mega bucks dealer wants….) Is that true??? Can I get just a reservoir? Did a quick search and did not find anything. I’m a newby and just bought the car a couple of weeks ago so I don’t know anything. Car is 2001 coupe. Was last owners daily driver. Help please. Thanks.
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 04:37 PM
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I've never seen just the resevoir-since it's the stuff inside the master that wears out generally, I doubt you can get just the tank. It may even be glued in.
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 04:59 PM
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See this thread: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...voir-leak.html

GM p/n's in reply # 2 in this thread.

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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 07:22 PM
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You CAN change just the reservoir without changing the master cylinder...I don't know if you can buy them separately from the dealer though.

When mine cracked, I bought one here off the forum in the FS section. Try Gene @ gmpartshouse for new.

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