{"product_id":"ate-ausgleichsbehalter-03-3558-0408-3-bremsflussigkeitsbehalter-deckel-nos-ovp","title":"ATE Reservoir 03.3558-0408.3 Brake Fluid Reservoir + Cap NOS OVP","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#242833;border-radius:8px;padding:18px 20px;margin:0 0 14px;color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#c69a3a;\"\u003eATE reservoir (brake fluid reservoir) with cap, part number 03.3558-0408.3, as an unused NOS new part with original ATE factory label.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#cfd3dc;\"\u003eNOS – unused new part  ·  Original ATE factory label  ·  \u003cstrong style=\"color:#c69a3a;\"\u003eCap included in the scope of delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5f6f8;border-left:4px solid #c69a3a;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eCondition of this part\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eNew old stock (NOS – New Old Stock), unused, with original ATE factory label “03.3558-0408.3 Behälter\/reservoir”. The plastic is clear and free of yellowing, without cracks; the ports are undamaged, the thread clean. Included in the scope of delivery are the reservoir, the cap fitting, and the included rubber grommets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;\"\u003eFunction and location\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe reservoir is the supply tank for the brake fluid. It sits directly on the master cylinder and feeds its pressure chambers via the lower ports; in doing so it compensates for volume changes from pad wear and temperature and keeps the cylinder filled without air bubbles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eInstallation location: engine compartment, fitted directly onto the tandem master cylinder – the two lower ports seal by sitting over the rubber grommets in the cylinder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;\"\u003eHow can you tell that a reservoir is faulty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCracks or leaks in the plastic reservoir, recognizable by fluid traces in the engine compartment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrake fluid level drops without any other apparent cause\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarning light for the brake fluid level comes on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft or spongy brake pedal travel if air enters the brake system through a leak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003ePart numbers for this listing: reservoir ATE 03.3558-0408.3 (factory label “Behälter\/reservoir”). The included cap carries its own ATE number 03.3556-1141.2 and is normally listed separately. ATE lists caps with float and warning contact under their own number group 24.8190-xxxx.2 – this cap has neither a float nor a warning contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5f6f8;border-left:4px solid #c69a3a;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;\"\u003e⚠ Important: compare the part number before buying\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eNo vehicle assignment can be confirmed for the number 03.3558-0408.3. The ATE Classic catalogs C3 and C4, the current ATE brake hydraulics catalog, six parts portals, as well as eBay and Kleinanzeigen were checked; the number appears only in the internal reservoir-to-fitting assignment table. The sale is therefore based on part number and photo – please compare the number 03.3558-0408.3 with your old part before buying, as well as port spacing, port diameter and overall height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eFurther notes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cap (03.3556-1141.2) is normally not included in the scope of delivery of a reservoir – here it is included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis cap has no integrated float and no warning contact; ATE lists warning contacts separately under 24.8190-xxxx.2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity and number of chambers are not documented in any accessible ATE source and are deliberately not stated here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrakes are safety-relevant: installation by qualified personnel only, followed by bleeding the brake system and checking its function.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this part fit your car?\u003c\/strong\u003e Send us the VIN (chassis number) and model year – we'll check it for free: \u003ca href=\"tel:+491798991069\"\u003e0179 8991069\u003c\/a\u003e (Mon–Fri 8 am–6 pm) or via our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/contact?thema=Ersatzteil\"\u003econtact form\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the cap included in the scope of delivery?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eYes. Unlike what is usual for ATE reservoirs, the matching cap (ATE 03.3556-1141.2) is included here – normally it is listed separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this reservoir fit my vehicle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eNo vehicle assignment is documented for the part number 03.3558-0408.3. Please compare the number, as well as port spacing, port diameter and overall height, with your old part before buying – if you have questions about the dimensions, we're happy to measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the cap have a warning contact for the fluid level?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eNo. This cap has no integrated float and no warning contact. ATE lists caps with a warning contact separately under the number group 24.8190-xxxx.2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKFZTeile-Thot\u003c\/strong\u003e specialises in spare parts for Mercedes classic cars. Free shipping within Germany, 60-day return policy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ATE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54960886513993,"sku":"90039","price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/5344\/8777\/files\/57_a6251cea-a7ca-47a2-9d1d-10a80090ddbc.jpg?v=1787304207","url":"https:\/\/kfzteile-thot.de\/en\/products\/ate-ausgleichsbehalter-03-3558-0408-3-bremsflussigkeitsbehalter-deckel-nos-ovp","provider":"KFZTeile-Thot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}