Rubber Boot Inside the Brake Fluid reservoir

[rrb6699]

don't know if you checked this, but my brake fluid reservoir has a rubber boot inside that doesn't seem to fit. see pic. is there supposed to be a boot in there?

if not, can I just remove it?

 

[Fitz-0518]

No. It is part of the engineered brake system. Ccan buy at parts house or on line at partsgeek.com. Not expensive

 

[MADDOG]

That diaphragm needs to be in place for the brakes to function properly. I would guess that a new one would improve your pedal feel and system pressure.

 

[rrb6699]

well, it's all crumpled up. doesn't fit. maybe I should check other vehicles to see if those are different