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

• Inlet pipe spacing must be 35mm, centre to centre, between the pipes going into the brake master cylinder.
• Mounting must be two bolts, not one.

If yours measures 72mm and has a single bolt, you need the other one. That is the NON VSC brake reservoir, 72mm single bolt. 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 your dash 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.
• 35mm means this reservoir. 72mm means the non-VSC version.
• Count the mounting bolts. Two here, one on the non-VSC part.

• Toyota Hilux N70, 2010 to 2015, VSC models. 1KD-FTV 3.0L.
• Toyota Hilux N80, 2015 onwards, VSC models. 1GD-FTV 2.8L.
• VSC equipped only. The vehicle must have Vehicle Stability Control.

How to tell: a VSC truck has a VSC button on the dash and a VSC warning light in the cluster. No button and no light means non-VSC, and you want the other reservoir. The N70 facelift from 2010 and every N80 are the usual VSC candidates.

• Material: corrosion-resistant aluminium alloy.
• Finish: hard anodised black. Resists scratching, and unlike plastic it will not fade or go chalky.
• Inlet pipe spacing: 35mm centre to centre.
• Mounting: dual bolt.
• Origin: HPD Special Parts, Thailand.
• Heat: handles underbonnet temperature better than the factory plastic unit.

• One HPD aluminium brake reservoir, N70 and N80 VSC, anodised black.
• Mounting hardware as supplied by HPD.

• Difficulty: moderate to advanced. Brake work on a VSC-equipped vehicle, so it needs doing 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: disconnect the battery as a VSC precaution, drain the reservoir into a container, disconnect the fluid level sensor, remove the old plastic reservoir (two bolts plus any brake line connections), 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, bleed all four wheels in the correct sequence, reconnect the battery and confirm the VSC system is operating normally.
• 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, and more so with stability control involved. A bad install, an incomplete bleed, or interfering with the VSC system can cause brake failure or compromise stability control. If you are not confident doing brake work on a VSC vehicle, pay a qualified mechanic. 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 35mm measurement and the dual bolt mounting before you order. That check is what stops this being the wrong part.

Q: How do I know if I have VSC?

A: Look for a VSC button on the dash near the steering wheel or centre console, and a VSC light in the cluster. If they are there, you have VSC, which is this part. If in doubt, measure: 35mm and two bolts is this reservoir.

Q: My truck is a 2010 N70. 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 the N80 Fortuner as well?

A: The listed fitment is the N70 and N80 Hilux. If you have a Fortuner, send us a photo of your master cylinder and we will confirm the measurement before you order.

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: Will it upset the VSC system?

A: Not if it is fitted and bled properly. It replaces the reservoir only. Disconnect the battery during the job and confirm VSC operates normally before you drive.

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.