There are two versions of this reservoir and the year on the build plate will not tell you which one you need. Two things decide it:

• Inlet pipe spacing must be 72mm, centre to centre, between the pipes going into the brake master cylinder.
• Mounting must be a single bolt, not two.

If yours measures 35mm and has two bolts, you need the other one. That is the VSC brake reservoir, 35mm dual bolt. Fitting the wrong reservoir means leaks or air in the system, and this is the brake circuit, so it is not a part to guess on. Send us a photo of your master cylinder area and we will confirm it before you spend anything.

• Find the master cylinder. Driver's side firewall area.
• Identify the two inlet pipes running from the reservoir into the master cylinder.
• Measure centre to centre between the two pipe openings.
• 72mm means this reservoir. 35mm means the VSC version.
• Count the mounting bolts. One bolt here, two on the VSC part.

• Toyota Hilux N70, 2005 to 2010. ABS and non-ABS variants.
• NON VSC only. Does not fit vehicles with Vehicle Stability Control.

How to tell: a non-VSC truck has no VSC button near the steering wheel or centre console and no VSC warning light in the cluster. If you have the button or the light, you have VSC and you need the other reservoir.

• Material: corrosion-resistant aluminium alloy.
• Finish: hard anodised black. Resists scratching and does not fade or go chalky like plastic.
• Inlet pipe spacing: 72mm centre to centre.
• Mounting: single bolt.
• Origin: HPD Special Parts, Thailand.
• Heat: handles underbonnet temperature better than the factory plastic unit.

• One HPD aluminium brake reservoir, N70 non-VSC, anodised black.
• Mounting hardware as supplied by HPD.

• Difficulty: moderate. This is brake system work and it needs to be done properly.
• Time: 1 to 2 hours for an experienced mechanic, including the fluid change and a full bleed. If you have not done brake work before, allow 2 to 4 hours and do not rush it.
• Order of work: drain the reservoir into a container, disconnect the fluid level sensor if fitted, remove the old plastic reservoir (you may need to loosen brake lines), clean the mounting face, fit the HPD reservoir with the supplied hardware, reconnect the sensor, fill with fresh DOT 3 or DOT 4 to the manual's specification, then bleed all four wheels.
• You will need: 1 to 2 litres of fresh DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid, a bleeding kit or a second person, basic hand tools, rags, a container for the old fluid, and the workshop manual bleed sequence.

Brakes are safety critical. A bad install or an incomplete bleed can cause brake failure. If you are not confident bleeding a brake system, pay a qualified mechanic to fit it. Either way, test the brakes properly somewhere safe before you drive on the road.

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HPD supply this reservoir for off-road, competition and motorsport use. It may not comply with on-road regulations in every state or territory, so check your local requirements before fitting it to a registered vehicle.

Confirm the 72mm measurement and the single bolt mounting before you order. That check is what stops this being the wrong part.

Q: How do I know if I have VSC or not?

A: Look for a VSC button on the dash near the steering wheel or centre console, and a VSC light in the cluster. No button and no light means non-VSC, which is this part. If in doubt, measure: 72mm and one bolt is this reservoir.

Q: My truck is a 2010. Which one do I need?

A: 2010 is the changeover year, so it sits on both listings and the year alone will not settle it. Measure the inlet pipe centres and count the bolts. That always settles it.

Q: Does it fit an N80 Hilux?

A: No. The N80 (2015 on) has a completely different brake system configuration and takes different parts. Do not try to make this one fit.

Q: Does it fit ABS models?

A: Yes, ABS and non-ABS, provided the truck is non-VSC with 72mm centres and a single bolt.

Q: What fluid does it take?

A: Fresh DOT 3 or DOT 4, whichever your owner's manual specifies. Do not reuse the old fluid.

Q: Is this an upgrade or just looks?

A: Both, honestly. Aluminium will not go brittle or crack the way an old plastic reservoir does, and it looks better. It does not change how the brakes perform.