Brake reservoir question.

[Metal Mech]

As seen in the photo, I have this tube sticking out the top of my reservoir.
Nothing was connected to it but I feel like there should be something. At least a cap? Open like that just asks for dirt and moisture to get into the brake fluid.

 

[Gtstorey]

Have you checked to see if it is open to the brake fluid? My memory says it isn’t.

 

[Ross]

It goes no where. I cut mine off, flush with the reservoir.

 

[KingChuck24]

It is supposed to be that way. I used it for power bleeding the brakes by hooking up a pump to that side and pressurizing it. I also have no idea if that did anything so maybe do some research before you do what I did.

 

[Sluggonaut]

It is supposed to be that way. I used it for power bleeding the brakes by hooking up a pump to that side and pressurizing it. I also have no idea if that did anything so maybe do some research before you do what I did.

I don't think it did anything - that is not an open port.

I asked a similar question during my build and dropped a small screwdriver down there to discover it is closed.

 

[Metal Mech]

I don't think it did anything - that is not an open port.

I asked a similar question during my build and dropped a small screwdriver down there to discover it is closed.

Ok I will check into it. Hadn't really gotten close enough to really look down into it until now. I also have the hood off so much easier. Was starting to get worried something was missing or I took something off and forgot what it was. Been trying to label everything I might forget about later.

 

[Robinjo]

Ok I will check into it. Hadn't really gotten close enough to really look down into it until now. I also have the hood off so much easier. Was starting to get worried something was missing or I took something off and forgot what it was. Been trying to label everything I might forget about later.

Mine was sealed off as well and I cut that ish off. 2 grams of weight savings baby!

 

[Metal Mech]

Mine was sealed off as well and I cut that ish off. 2 grams of weight savings baby!

If its sealed off I am cutting mine too. It just looks stupid, plus weight savings is always awesome no matter how small haha.