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brake fluid compatible hose search results... Posted by CBS [Email] (#969) [Profile/Gallery] (more from CBS) on Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:12:17 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
Some findings on my search for replacement hose that goes from the brake fluid reservoir to the clutch MC:
Rob 96 aero put me on to Tygon 2075 hose. Yes, found on ebay for $8/foot. Thanks Rob.
I found this interesting application during the internet search -- from a Jaguar site converting to a different reservoir: First, consider that the reservoir uses 3/8" hose and the master cylinder uses 1/4" hose. If you did your shopping ahead of time, you already have this stuff. Otherwise, you'll need some guidance. No parts store will sell brake hose by the foot, not that we could find anyway, so go to a hardware store and get some air hose. The air hose you want is red-orange on the outside and black on the inside. Many kinds of rubber won't withstand brake fluid, which is why it' important to not use any old hose, but this stuff is up to the challenge.
Then I found some "blue braid" VW brake reservoir hose for sale on the bay for $9 for 18 inches (free shipping).
Conclusion: Not willing to try the air hose from the Jaguar site. The Tygon seems a bit pricey. I think I'll go with the VW blue braid since it is made exactly for this application. It is 7mm inner diameter (just over 1/4") which should be perfect. I hope the inner diameter is a little larger than the stuff I currently have since it keeps splitting when I force it onto the reservoir nipple. I just measured the hose I have and it is ~6mm, so I hope it's flexible enough not to split.
Sorry so long.
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