WTB: Black brake fluid reservoir cap

[AlfaBMWGuy]

Looking for a nice condition brake fluid reservoir cap, the original ATE black cap with the blue center.  I do not need all the level sensor bits (including the blue center) as mine functions fine, but I'd take them if someone wants to sell it complete.  My current cap has a small crack so I'm looking for one with no issues.  I can swap over the sensor level parts from my existing one.  From a years old thread here on the FAQ, I found a pic of a disassembled cap showing just the part of it I actually need:

 

 

Thanks,

Gary

[conkitchen]

pretty sure I have one, but Sherman will likely hit you up. 

 

PM me if interested and I we can go offline and get'r dun 

[AlfaBMWGuy]

15 hours ago, conkitchen said:

pretty sure I have one, but Sherman will likely hit you up. 

 

PM me if interested and I we can go offline and get'r dun 

Thanks for the offer of help.  I'll shoot you a PM.

[AlfaBMWGuy]

Still looking bump (turned out conkitchen didn't have one of these OEM style black caps).

 

Thanks,

Gary

[fjord-tii]

I have one, pm me.

[AlfaBMWGuy]

2 minutes ago, fjord-tii said:

I have one, pm me.

Will do, thanks!

[shermanmartinez]

Hey Gary,

I have one, just let me get out of storage.

[fjord-tii]

Hi, a couple of photos of what I have. I can send you just the cap if that’s all you need.  
- John

jdkinase@gmail.com

[AlfaBMWGuy]

This looks good John. I just need the cap. I will send you an email later today to finalize things.

 

Thanks,

Gary

[AlfaBMWGuy]

Thanks John and Sherman!

 

-Gary

[jgerock]

AFAICR, if you order a new ATE reservoir, it should come with a plain black screw on lid (no provisions for fluid sensor just like European spec cars).

[AlfaBMWGuy]

I worked with BluntTech just before posting my WTB thread and they said BMW was only sending translucent caps as OEM at this point.

 

[AlfaBMWGuy]

Oh, yes. If you don't care about the level sensor, you can get a simple, cheap black cap. But, why give up what is a really nice safety feature where the U.S. cars offer a clear benefit over the Euro version?

Edited January 17, 2022 by AlfaBMWGuy

[jgerock]

14 hours ago, AlfaBMWGuy said:

Oh, yes. If you don't care about the level sensor, you can get a simple, cheap black cap. But, why give up what is a really nice safety feature where the U.S. cars offer a clear benefit over the Euro version?

Just added my comment after I received a new reservoir from Blunt a couple years ago for my 69.  The solid cap can be used when opening the braking circuit (add a piece of Saran Wrap under the cap to help prevent the system from draining).

 

Yes- very helpful to retain US float for dash indicator.

[02Les]

15 hours ago, AlfaBMWGuy said:

Oh, yes. If you don't care about the level sensor, you can get a simple, cheap black cap. But, why give up what is a really nice safety feature where the U.S. cars offer a clear benefit over the Euro version?

If you check oil & water on a regular basis, then add brake-clutch reservoir to that task. No worries.