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Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 20 2021, 11:56 AM
We have been working on this for some time now and are going into production soon.
The brake reservoir covers. I had seen these in the past and since no one wants crud on the top of the reservoir to get into the system, I decided to make these.
I made these in 2 flavors, The thinner material like OEM and a material that is slightly thicker and looks more like the reservoir itself. The thicker one is the 1st prototype shown.
I did actually stumble across one being used in the wild at WCR too!
These will be ready in about a week. Pricing to follow shortly. You know me it will be reasonable.
Mark
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Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 20 2021, 11:56 AM
In the wild
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Posted by: GregAmy Oct 20 2021, 12:08 PM
You're right: I didn't.
Posted by: rhodyguy Oct 20 2021, 12:38 PM
Are you only producing the version with the overflow spigot? My cap on the 73' only has a hole. My guess is to prevent vacuum from building. The reservoir is solid around the top edge. No means for the fluid to escape. I think the spigot version requires a clear tube and the clamp differs.
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Posted by: FlacaProductions Oct 20 2021, 12:39 PM
I've seen (pictures) of these in the past and tried to find them to no avail. Nice addition - I'm in.
Posted by: mmichalik Oct 20 2021, 12:44 PM
I'll take one as well.
Thanks!
Posted by: ndfrigi Oct 20 2021, 12:50 PM
1 for the ticker version for me sir Mark
Posted by: StarBear Oct 20 2021, 12:55 PM
I’m in for one of the thinner OEM type.
Had the car since new and don’t think it ever had one, or one of the first services just never replaced it.
Something similar to the dust cap inside the dizzy over the rotor. Very similar material and never to be found ( mine’s still there).
Posted by: brant Oct 20 2021, 01:34 PM
I run the old ones (aftermarket I believe) on both of my cars
but got them years and years ago.
Mark, if you need to see one as your prototyping... let me know
Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 20 2021, 01:58 PM
Are you only producing the version with the overflow spigot? My cap on the 73' only has a hole. My guess is to prevent vacuum from building. The reservoir is solid around the top edge. No means for the fluid to escape. I think the spigot version requires a clear tube and the clamp differs.
There is a placement for the hole. They don't have to be cut out. It may be easiest just to request no hole for overflow when ordering.
Posted by: jim_hoyland Oct 20 2021, 04:11 PM
Saw Marks prototype at WCR last week; a very clean looking replacement.
Posted by: PanelBilly Oct 20 2021, 04:17 PM
I’d like one too. Thicker is fine with me.
Posted by: scallyk9 Oct 20 2021, 04:43 PM
Please add me for one!
Posted by: Montreal914 Oct 20 2021, 04:52 PM
Well, got to protect the area from the dirt. 
In! 
Posted by: Puebloswatcop Oct 20 2021, 05:00 PM
I'm in for 2. One oem and one thicker. Thanks Mark
Posted by: 914Sixer Oct 20 2021, 05:24 PM
These were never a factory part. Always aftermarket. A good addition though.
Posted by: Root_Werks Oct 20 2021, 05:26 PM
Oh great, more stuff to buy from 914 Rubber! 
Posted by: StarBear Oct 20 2021, 05:36 PM
These were never a factory part. Always aftermarket. A good addition though.
That might explain it. Mine has what looks like a hinge claw and a tab knob on the opposite side, so maybe another multi car use item with some cars having the cap and some not, depending on potential for dirt exposure?
Posted by: yellowporky Oct 20 2021, 05:56 PM
I will take a thicker one please
Posted by: Jamie Oct 20 2021, 05:59 PM
We have been working on this for some time now and are going into production soon.
The brake reservoir covers. I had seen these in the past and since no one wants crud on the top of the reservoir to get into the system, I decided to make these.
I made these in 2 flavors, The thinner material like OEM and a material that is slightly thicker and looks more like the reservoir itself. The thicker one is the 1st prototype shown.
I did actually stumble across one being used in the wild at WCR too!
These will be ready in about a week. Pricing to follow shortly. You know me it will be reasonable.
Mark
I've never had occasion to look, so is the 914 BF reservoir also used in any other cars such as VW's?
Posted by: ClayPerrine Oct 20 2021, 06:06 PM
Posted by: Jett Oct 20 2021, 06:12 PM
I’ll take four of these!
Posted by: 913B Oct 20 2021, 08:51 PM
sure why not
Posted by: Tdskip Oct 20 2021, 09:15 PM
Neat
Posted by: JamesM Oct 20 2021, 10:16 PM
I will also be needing 4 of these.
Posted by: rgolia Oct 21 2021, 06:45 AM
Put me down for one. My 914, owned since new, did not come with one of these. Always looked like something was missing.
Posted by: rgalla9146 Oct 21 2021, 06:53 AM
These were never a factory part. Always aftermarket. A good addition though.
Never original equipment. An accessory.As for venting.....or vacuum, early cars had a round shouldered non-vented cap and a
nipple on the resevoir with a drain hose toward the ground.
Later cars had a square shouldered vented cap. On these overflow was contained by
the perimeter wall on the top of the resevoir.
PS never push your caliper pistons back with a full resevoir and a vented cap on a late car.
You'll squirt brake fluid skyward.
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Posted by: rhodyguy Oct 21 2021, 07:47 AM
Look on P.7 of your Haynes. Is the spout cast in to your cover?
Posted by: gms Oct 21 2021, 08:25 AM
This is a great after market product to recreate
(Not OEM)
Posted by: djway Oct 21 2021, 11:35 PM
thick
Posted by: Van914 Oct 22 2021, 05:23 AM
I will take a thick one. I had one in the past. I think it came from Automotion.
Thanks
Posted by: Jack Standz Oct 22 2021, 09:52 AM
One thick and one thin for me please.
Posted by: Jim C Oct 22 2021, 10:05 AM
I'm in for 1 thick.
Posted by: mlmgm Oct 22 2021, 10:34 AM
Two thick caps please
Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 22 2021, 12:42 PM
Look on P.7 of your Haynes. Is the spout cast in to your cover?
The cover has a notch that gets cut out if you have the spigot. It slips over it nicely but will require you to remove the hose and reinstall it after the cover is on. You can see the one we saw at WCR was cut for it and didn't have the overflow. The more opaque version I made (thicker) makes it hard to see as the reservoir is new and the same material. I'll get some better pics up next week.
Mark
Posted by: Pappy1975 Oct 22 2021, 01:54 PM
Mark,
I’ll take 1 thicker version.
Posted by: abes914 Oct 22 2021, 02:26 PM
I am in. Thicker version as well.
Thanks
Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 22 2021, 08:33 PM
PMs sent to all so far
Posted by: FlacaProductions Oct 22 2021, 09:36 PM
Hey @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=3348 - no PM from you in my box….
Posted by: adolimpio Oct 23 2021, 05:57 AM
I will take a thicker one please.
Posted by: frostyf Oct 23 2021, 07:42 AM
Thick one for me please
Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 23 2021, 08:02 AM
Hey @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=3348 - no PM from you in my box….
I'm sorry wrong thread. I meant to put this on the grill and seal GB.
These are still in production.. will be ready soon.
I'm posting up on phone as I'm on the road and I dorked ot up.
Sorry
Posted by: PCH Oct 24 2021, 03:16 PM
I'm in.
Posted by: Gatornapper Oct 24 2021, 03:37 PM
Mark -
Put me down for a thick one.
Thanks,
GN
Posted by: jims914 Oct 24 2021, 04:20 PM
Mark -
Put me down for a thick one.
Thanks,
GN
Mark,
Thin or thick.
The one i have form Automotion was thin.
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Posted by: jims914 Oct 24 2021, 04:21 PM
Mark -
Put me down for a thick one.
Thanks,
GN
Mark,
Thin or thick.
The one i have form Automotion was thin.
Mark,
And I will take one.
Thanks
Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 24 2021, 04:56 PM
Good news is the prices will be less, looks like an old paper catalog.
Posted by: dyw914 Oct 24 2021, 05:41 PM
I will take one. Thanks.
Posted by: L-Jet914 Oct 24 2021, 11:19 PM
Mark -
Put me down for a thick one.
Thanks,
GN
Mark,
Thin or thick.
The one i have form Automotion was thin.
That's where I saw those years ago through the Automotion/Performance Products catalog. I knew I saw those somewhere as an aftermarket option. Glad to see Mark at 914Rubber is recreating a great accessory. With all that in mind put me in for two of the thicker style ones.
Posted by: jonferns Oct 25 2021, 10:55 AM
I'll take one of these
Posted by: Can-Am Oct 25 2021, 03:13 PM
1 thick and 1 thin please.
Posted by: maf914 Oct 25 2021, 03:17 PM
I'll take one if not too late. Thanks, Mark.
Posted by: dlee6204 Oct 25 2021, 04:23 PM
I'm in for a couple.
Posted by: Aerostatwv Oct 25 2021, 07:12 PM
I’m in for one of each. Funny I sent a parts request to you this past spring for this very part! I never got a response..
Thanks,
Chris
Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 26 2021, 02:23 AM
Sorry thought I had. Well, your answer is yes. Surprise it's here!
Posted by: Dobbsy Oct 26 2021, 01:41 PM
Thicker one for me please
Posted by: 808 WRX Oct 27 2021, 02:16 PM
Yes please! 
Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 15 2021, 11:34 AM
These are done just need to get listed, also brought in more material as the thinner stuff.
Opening up the GB so that we can ship with the upper windshield bolster pads and brake stops.
Just working on getting these listed up.
Mark
Posted by: scallyk9 Dec 15 2021, 12:36 PM
Please add me to the list. One thick and one thin.
Posted by: NARP74 Dec 15 2021, 01:48 PM
Lazy question, how do I decide thick or thin?
Posted by: Geezer914 Dec 15 2021, 02:29 PM
I am in for one!
Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 15 2021, 05:46 PM
Lazy question, how do I decide thick or thin?
I prefer "thick" as it looks nicer and is more sturdy.
Posted by: Shackleford Dec 15 2021, 06:11 PM
I want one!
Posted by: Bullethead Dec 15 2021, 06:53 PM
I'll take two thick versions, please.
Posted by: Gatornapper Dec 15 2021, 07:57 PM
Thin one here. Figure it's not going to be threatened much.
GN
Posted by: PanelBilly Dec 16 2021, 08:35 AM
Are these available to get now?
Posted by: NARP74 Dec 16 2021, 12:49 PM
Thick please
Posted by: Niklas Dec 16 2021, 03:53 PM
I need 4 please.
Thick.
Niklas
Posted by: mmichalik Dec 16 2021, 04:14 PM
I'll take one as well.
Posted by: 56kabrio Dec 16 2021, 04:44 PM
I’d like two of each type please.
Thanks
Mack
Posted by: bob164 Dec 16 2021, 07:55 PM
I will take three thick ones please
Posted by: Chris H. Dec 16 2021, 08:01 PM
I’ll take a thick one please.
Posted by: 56kabrio Dec 16 2021, 10:46 PM
I’d like two of each type please.
Thanks
Mack
Posted by: ConeDodger Dec 17 2021, 01:33 AM
My car has one but I thought they were an aftermarket accessory…
I’ll take one Mark. When you get off that beach in Hawaii of course!
Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 17 2021, 01:41 PM
Lineing thes up as we've busy
Off the beach just not home yet.
Enjoying snowy Anchorage today. Landed on ice last night or should I say 3am this morning.
Its not all sunshine and rainbows.
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Posted by: double-a Jan 17 2022, 01:00 PM
put me down for a thick one, thx!
Posted by: StarBear Jan 17 2022, 02:56 PM
Ah, I KNEW I saw this in the past.
One thin one, please!
Posted by: saladin Jan 17 2022, 03:01 PM
I will take a thin one please if not too late.
Posted by: Rufus Jan 17 2022, 03:09 PM
If not too late, I would also like 1 thick cover. Thanks Mark.
… Bob
Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 17 2022, 04:17 PM
Yes not too late I will be op6this up Friday. Having a problem getting the thinner material now. I will have some but price went up. Fortunately I brought in enough of the thicker one a while ago so for now price will be hhe same.
More news soon.
Posted by: treemn Jan 17 2022, 07:39 PM
Two please.
Posted by: ahycaramba Jan 17 2022, 09:34 PM
put me down for one please 
Posted by: GBX0073 Jan 17 2022, 09:39 PM
Put be down for 1X Thick
Posted by: Highland Jan 17 2022, 09:51 PM
If it's not too late I'd like one also.
Posted by: vitamin914 Jan 18 2022, 09:34 AM
Please add me to the list for one thin and one thick.
Posted by: Mr. Olympic Blue 2 You Jan 18 2022, 12:01 PM
1 thick please
Posted by: drem914 Jan 18 2022, 12:47 PM
If not too late, please put me down for one.
Posted by: Brian Fuerbach Jan 18 2022, 02:39 PM
Please put me down for a thick version.
Posted by: Geezer914 Jan 18 2022, 05:10 PM
I'm in for a thicker one
Posted by: Unpretentious Jan 18 2022, 07:52 PM
Mark,
I’d like 3 of the thick ones, and I am on a beach in Hawaii!
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Posted by: relentless Jan 18 2022, 08:27 PM
No beach for me but I'd like 2 thick ones please.
Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 19 2022, 12:45 AM
Mark,
I’d like 3 of the thick ones, and I am on a beach in Hawaii!
Which beach?
I’m flying back from OGG to Seattle tonight. One of the reasons codes are owing out the 21st.
Didn’t have enough time to hang on the beach but got some exercise today
Schedule has been crazy I’m literally almost at my legal max for the whole month.
Kahanamoku Beach?
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Posted by: John Jan 19 2022, 08:45 PM
I would like a couple if still available. The ones I've had in the past cracked all in about the same place.
A few new ones would be nice.
Thanks!
Posted by: PanelBilly Jan 19 2022, 09:01 PM
I'm still waiting for my code
Posted by: jcd914 Jan 20 2022, 12:54 AM
I'm in for 2
Jim
Posted by: jettonjoshua Jan 20 2022, 01:39 AM
Ok you talked me into it. I’ll take one thick.
Posted by: Jack Standz Jan 20 2022, 03:39 AM
Mark,
I’d like 3 of the thick ones, and I am on a beach in Hawaii!
Which beach?
I’m flying back from OGG to Seattle tonight. One of the reasons codes are owing out the 21st.
Didn’t have enough time to hang on the beach but got some exercise today
Schedule has been crazy I’m literally almost at my legal max for the whole month.
Kahanamoku Beach?
How about Poipu Beach (or somewhere near LIH)?
Posted by: Quinn Moore Jan 20 2022, 08:54 AM
(1) thick, please.
QM
Posted by: Belgiumcx Jan 20 2022, 02:27 PM
I am in for one
Posted by: Brian Fuerbach Jan 22 2022, 03:40 PM
Have the codes gone out?
Posted by: Larry.Hubby Jan 22 2022, 09:30 PM
If the GB is still open, I'll take two of the thinner ones.
Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 23 2022, 12:30 PM
Yes, it is and just having some issue getting codes generated. Will get these out shortly,
Mark
Posted by: Mikey914 Feb 9 2022, 02:34 PM
Well the code really are out now.
Found that the thinner plastic wasn't readily available locally anymore. Had to source it and get it shipped in. It is in limited quantity right now.
So we will make the thinner ones as long as we can get the material, the cost is the same. We made the fist ones with the holes, so as noted in the PMs sent PLEASE use the message if you want without the hole for the overflow tube.
Thanks all for your patience.
Mark
Posted by: ndfrigi Feb 9 2022, 02:59 PM
Well the code really are out now.
Found that the thinner plastic wasn't readily available locally anymore. Had to source it and get it shipped in. It is in limited quantity right now.
So we will make the thinner ones as long as we can get the material, the cost is the same. We made the fist ones with the holes, so as noted in the PMs sent PLEASE use the message if you want without the hole for the overflow tube.
Thanks all for your patience.
Mark
Hi Mark, the 9am hose is not showing on your site. Thanks again!
Posted by: Mikey914 Feb 10 2022, 12:00 AM
Well the code really are out now.
Found that the thinner plastic wasn't readily available locally anymore. Had to source it and get it shipped in. It is in limited quantity right now.
So we will make the thinner ones as long as we can get the material, the cost is the same. We made the fist ones with the holes, so as noted in the PMs sent PLEASE use the message if you want without the hole for the overflow tube.
Thanks all for your patience.
Mark
Hi Mark, the 9am hose is not showing on your site. Thanks again!
It's right here
https://914rubber.com/new-brake-hose-9mm-set-of-2
Posted by: Lucky9146 Feb 10 2022, 12:45 AM
If GB still available I will take one thick please.
Thanks!
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