What are the dimensions of the stock brake fluid reservoir?

kmead

kmead

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What are the dimensions of the stock Scorpecarlo brake fluid reservoir and how does it mount.

The reason I ask is I am interested in relocating to the opposite side of the X and running the hoses only in the trunk instead of in the weather. This would also shorten the runs considerably.

I see that Montehospital offers a reproduction version of the Monte fluid reservoir and just looking to understand if the package of the unit would be better.

Thanks.

Nearest 1/4" is fine.
 
Two separate identical bottles. Of each, height: 3 1/2in, length: 2 1/2 in, width: 2 1/4 in. The hose is attached to the back going toward rear, horizontally, at the bottom. The bottoms of the bottles are fixed to a metal bracket that is 1/2 in high on one side, and 1 inch high on the other side. (Two bottles sit at different altitudes.) The bottom of a bottle has a small diameter protrusion which is held onto the bracket with a sort of pin. (I don't know what it is. I've never removed them.) The total height of the bracket and the bottles would be 4 to 4 1/2 in, or more, depending on the height of the bracket you would make. The height of a bottle, 3 1/2 inches, includes the length of the protrusion, which is about 1/2 in. I know this is not a complete information, but I hope this helps.
 
jydawg said:
Two separate identical bottles. Of each, height: 3 1/2in, length: 2 1/2 in, width: 2 1/4 in. The hose is attached to the back going toward rear, horizontally, at the bottom. The bottoms of the bottles are fixed to a metal bracket that is 1/2 in high on one side, and 1 inch high on the other side. (Two bottles sit at different altitudes.) The bottom of a bottle has a small diameter protrusion which is held onto the bracket with a sort of pin. (I don't know what it is. I've never removed them.) The total height of the bracket and the bottles would be 4 to 4 1/2 in, or more, depending on the height of the bracket you would make. The height of a bottle, 3 1/2 inches, includes the length of the protrusion, which is about 1/2 in. I know this is not a complete information, but I hope this helps.
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I see Montehospital offers 2 versions; US spec (Scorpion) is two separate clutch-type (small) reservoirs, and Euro spec (Montecarlo) is a dual-chamber single-body reservoir (like the X1/9's). [Price: 53 pounds = 71 USD + shipping].

They also have Scorpion/Montecarlo rear brake calipers (38mm I assume), and master cylinder (large bore I assume)...shouldn't all this be a direct fit on the X? But it isn't cheap. Karl, look under the "performance parts" section, brakes subsection, free down loads of brake calculators (to help design brake upgrades).
A decent selection of suspension items (isn't this the same as X1/9?).

Other interesting items:

For electrical system improvements they offer relay kits to route a healthier 12V supply for various items such as starter, headlights, wipers, etc (like we have discussed many times), but they also have one for the engine ignition supply: http://montehospital.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=95

For the 'spider' version of Scorpion, a replacement roof panel that has the Zagato style "double bubble" contour. We've discussed the idea of making a light weight carbon-fiber replacement roof panel, so why not incorporate the "double bubble" shape as well: http://montehospital.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7&products_id=117

EDIT: I saw this thread in the "new posts" list and did not notice it is from the X1/20 forum, so my comments were directed at X1/9 people. Sorry for the confusion.
 
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