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Posted by: Harpo Apr 9 2013, 04:29 PM

Considering that I had a new master cylinder and all new calipers I thought I should get a new reservoir. Especially when there was 38 years of residue inside my master cylinder reservoir. Low and behold the part is still available.

Here is the problem the new reservoir did not come with the short (3 inch) flex lines. What can I use for these that is compatible with brake fluid.



Thanks

Posted by: 7TPorsh Apr 9 2013, 04:36 PM

I used fuel line hose...

Posted by: gms Apr 9 2013, 04:37 PM

part number is 999-181-021-50-M107
I believe Pelican sells by the meter

interesting that they have the early style with the venting nipple

Posted by: LotusJoe Apr 9 2013, 04:40 PM

Auto Atlanta has the hose

R99918102150 - Replacement/OEM

Posted by: gms Apr 9 2013, 04:41 PM

Posted by: Harpo Apr 9 2013, 04:48 PM

There is a comedian in every bunch

Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Apr 9 2013, 05:58 PM

They still have some? I thought they gave the hose to everybody!

The Cap'n

BTW, the nice guys at GPR carry it, too, and they're our friends .........................

Posted by: porsche913b_sp Apr 9 2013, 06:17 PM

That clear plastic line for overflow ? I read from someones build thread was to go to Petsmart or your favorite pet supply store and use the clear pvc for air in the aquariums, thats what I did fits just right, but it wasnt a 3 inch, more like 2-3 feet needed.

Posted by: Harpo Apr 9 2013, 06:36 PM

Not the 1/8 line but the two nipples on the left that go down to master cylinder

I will check GPR

Thanks

David

Posted by: 914Sixer Apr 9 2013, 08:36 PM

Any bug shop has the brake line hose.

Posted by: Mikey914 Apr 9 2013, 09:09 PM

Just a heads up. With the overflow you can't pressure bleed. You may want to plug it, because really, do you need an overflow?

Posted by: McMark Apr 9 2013, 09:11 PM

You can probably find it locally, but if you can't I'll snip off a couple of pieces and drop them in an envelope.

Posted by: dfrank Apr 10 2013, 05:51 AM

Where did you get the reservoir?

Posted by: Harpo Apr 10 2013, 11:36 AM

I got it from Stoddards for $43.00

Racerchris is sending me a short section

Posted by: reharvey Apr 10 2013, 12:51 PM

I would plug that vent hole. Why let moisture into your brake fluid.

Posted by: gothspeed Apr 10 2013, 07:43 PM

This is the VW brake line that I used:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VW-Volkswagen-Blue-Braid-Brake-Fluid-Reservoir-Hose-7mm-/150585363230?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item230f964b1e&vxp=mtr

Here is a pic of it:

Posted by: Drums66 Apr 11 2013, 03:14 PM

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