The primary duty of Brake & Power Steering Reservoir Strainer is straining brake fluid and power-steering fluid at the reservoir fill neck so debris from containers or funnels never reaches master cylinders and pumps. Below: the sectors that specify it in volume, the checklist used to select the right mesh and alloy for the application, handling notes, and the known limits of the type.
Typical Applications for Brake & Power Steering Reservoir Strainer
Where Brake & Power Steering Reservoir Strainer is specified and bought:
- Vehicle OEMs: fill-neck strainers in brake and power-steering reservoirs.
- Aftermarket reservoir makers: billet and remote reservoirs.
- Motorsport: brake reservoirs on race cars.
- Industrial hydraulics: small power-pack tanks.
How to Specify Brake & Power Steering Reservoir Strainer for Your Application
- Neck diameter: 30–55 mm.
- Mesh: 60–100 mesh stainless.
- Fluid compatibility: SS304 suits DOT 3/4/5.1 and ATF.
- Standard: Quote FMVSS 116 / SAE J1703 systems and the size designation from the table on the product page, plus any value you changed in the technical drawing.
Handling & Installation Practice
- Always top up through the strainer, never by removing it.
- Rinse the strainer with fresh fluid during a brake flush.
Common Selection Mistakes with Brake & Power Steering Reservoir Strainer
- Removing the strainer to fill faster.
- Mixing incompatible fluid types.
Where Brake & Power Steering Reservoir Strainer Is Not the Right Choice
Not a system filter — it only stops debris at filling.
