Hydraulic Brake System

07.2.1 Pedal Unit

Master Cylinder

Series I Master Cylinder

fromSI-Tav. 40

Series II Master Cylinder

From SII-Tav. 41

Brake Fluid Reservoir

Series II Brake Fluid Reservoir 

For Series I see SI-Tav. 39 in Front Suspension General Description

From SII-Tav. 40 Ref. 6

B24 Spider & Convertible Brake Fluid Reservoir

From SII-Tav. 40 B24 Ref. 6

Hydraulic Brake Pipes

Nowadays it is best to use Kunifer copper/steel alloy.


When replacing the pipe from the brake fluid reservoir to the master cylinder on the B20 5th& 6th series cars with a hydraulic clutch, take care to route the pipe so that it does not interfere the mounting or action of the clutch pedal over-centre spring


The following pipes are present in the system:

Brake Wheel Cylinders

Series I

Front Wheel Cylinders

Note: Seal #3 is the same part as the master cylinder seal



Rear Wheel Cylinders

From SI Tav. 40 Ref. 7


Series II except B20 & B24 Series 5 & 6

Front Wheel Cylinders

Rear Wheel Cylinders

From SII-Tav. 41 Ref. 6