Tired of broken brake reservoirs

[Turts]

Folks, what are my options?
That plastic reservoir does not stand a chance against anything bigger than a willow branch.
I'm tired of cutting a ride short because of a silly little trees strike.
I've seen the aluminum reservoir LMS makes but is there an even better solution?


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[tex78]

My thing is, the plastic breaks easy yes, but doesn't wreck the cylinder asmb
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Add a steel one and hit it, might break the hole thing


I like the weak, cheap link myself

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[jhurkot]

Lethbridge machine shop makes a billet one.

 

[lilduke]

You could get one off a older sled. They used to be made out of metal.

 

[polaris011]

Ya that's what I have. But the Polaris brakes work as well

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[Turts]

You could get one off a older sled. They used to be made out of metal.


http://thumbs2.picclick.com/d/l400/...Doo-Snowmobile-Master-Cylinder-Brake-Assy.jpg

I've been reading about that.
Just need to mess with the brake switch right?
Anybody have one of these in the spares pile?


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[Turts]

Lethbridge machine shop makes a billet one.

Yup, will order one Monday if that's the best option.
I see the have one without that silly Xmas tree engraved on the lid now.


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[Jsymes]

Twisted Alpine Products makes one as well, they come in multiple colors

 

[takethebounce]

I've been reading about that.
Just need to mess with the brake switch right?
Anybody have one of these in the spares pile?


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eBay. You can even get brand new left over stock for cheap.

The best ones are from a 2012 Summit X as it should be plug and play, and possibly a XP Freeride. You can get them for $25-35 if you watch for them. I have one sitting on the shelf in case I ever need it. The brake light switch location can vary but its easy to wire into an older style.

 

[ferniesnow]

Folks, what are my options?
That plastic reservoir does not stand a chance against anything bigger than a willow branch.
I'm tired of cutting a ride short because of a silly little trees strike.
I've seen the aluminum reservoir LMS makes but is there an even better solution?


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I feel your pain every year and sometimes more than once. That is the only issue that I have had with our Doo's and it isn't the fault of the manufacturer. I haven't had to cut a ride short tho'. A good supply of electrical tape has worked to get me through the rest of the day (but if it is cold it is hard to seal). I agree with Tex that just the plastic reservoir is a cheap fix and not having to replace the whole component.

 

[RGM]

To all the guys making CNC ones make them 1/2 as high. They don't need to stick up like a sore thumb just waiting to get knocked off. I have rarely seen the brake fluid ever been lower than full.

 

[vodoo103]

build a guard instead? Should be more than enough real estate to clamp one on the bars.