From the reservoir to the Master Cylinder, ::: What Hose To Use? ::: |
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From the reservoir to the Master Cylinder, ::: What Hose To Use? ::: |
CptTripps |
Mar 13 2005, 09:46 PM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Do I need to use plastic tubing between the reservoir and the Master Cylinder? I'm having problems finding a suitable replacement in plastic.
What about just using 5/16 fuel hose with crimps at either end? |
IronHillRestorations |
Mar 13 2005, 09:53 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,731 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None |
Don't do it Doug. Brake fluid will destroy the wrong rubber or plastic. Are the factory parts still available? Are you OK with used parts?
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scotty914 |
Mar 13 2005, 09:55 PM
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suby torque rules Group: Members Posts: 1,525 Joined: 20-July 03 From: maryland, the land of 25 year Member No.: 924 |
go to a medical supply place and pick up some silicon tube
but what ever you try, let it sit in brake fluid over night then check it out |
Allan |
Mar 13 2005, 09:59 PM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
Will Teflon tubing work? I noticed they sell various sizes at Lowes.
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CptTripps |
Mar 13 2005, 10:18 PM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Whew...that was a close one then! I was thinking it looks pretty close to the tubing they used to install my fridge. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) The problem was that I removed mine by cutting the line. I figured I could just get more, I didn't realize it'd be this big of a deal. Thanks for everyone's help. |
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smg914 |
Mar 13 2005, 10:46 PM
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Sahara Beige Steve Group: Members Posts: 1,962 Joined: 22-February 04 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 1,695 Region Association: None |
Porsche Part #'s 914 355 061 00 and 914 355 063 00
Give Pelican, Stoddards and Auto Atlanta a try. |
CptTripps |
Mar 13 2005, 11:10 PM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
None of them have the parts.
Pelican says NLA...bummer. Looks like I'll have to find something else that'll work. I'll keep everyone posted as to what I find. |
Type 4 Unleashed |
Mar 13 2005, 11:30 PM
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CREATIVE TYPE lV ENGINEERING Group: Retired Members Posts: 787 Joined: 20-June 04 From: Aliso Viejo, ca Member No.: 2,231 Region Association: None |
Doug, there is a hose for brake fluid, it's the blue braded line, most VW auto parts stores carry it, and as for the hard lines, (the ones you cut) there are enough folks here parting out 914's that some one should have a pair.
Hope this helps (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) Richard |
double-a |
Mar 13 2005, 11:53 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 987 Joined: 15-September 03 From: vancouver, wa, usa Member No.: 1,162 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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plenty of parts cars out there to get the feeder lines from. i broke one of mine while removing the old, defective master cylinder. i got a 19mm mc from rich at hph, and simply requested a good used feeder line. it worked perfectly. ~a |
Type 4 |
Mar 14 2005, 12:40 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 412 Joined: 30-September 04 From: Costa Mesa Calif. Member No.: 2,866 |
I have a set out of a low mileage car they are in good shaps.
Here is a photo http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/det...l.php?id=114598 |
McMark |
Mar 14 2005, 12:47 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
I'm sure they're on one of the two parts cars in my front yard. PM me where to send them. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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Series9 |
Mar 14 2005, 12:52 AM
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Lesbians taste like chicken. Group: Members Posts: 5,444 Joined: 22-August 04 From: DeLand, FL Member No.: 2,602 Region Association: South East States |
Pelican Parts under Porsche:914:Brakes:MC feed lines.
http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/images...e_line_hose.JPG |
McMark |
Mar 14 2005, 12:56 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
I think he needs the clear plastic hose, Joe. Goes between the Master Cylinder and that hose you pictured.
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McMark |
Mar 14 2005, 01:01 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Doug, confirm, please. Part #5 or #11/12?
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Series9 |
Mar 14 2005, 01:04 AM
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Lesbians taste like chicken. Group: Members Posts: 5,444 Joined: 22-August 04 From: DeLand, FL Member No.: 2,602 Region Association: South East States |
Yeah, I should have explained better. I replaced my plastic tubing with a pair of the braided blue hoses. |
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McMark |
Mar 14 2005, 01:08 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Ahhh. I probably have a second set of plastic lines if you want some. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)
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xsboost90 |
Mar 14 2005, 07:12 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,393 Joined: 2-August 04 From: cincinnati Member No.: 2,432 |
i think im in the same situation. I removed my mc and lines to replace w/ new lines and a 19mm, and had to cut the hoses off the mc as they would not come out. Can i just run metal brake lines from the res- to the mc? I dont see why not, no pressure, just fitment would be the only issue, but hardlined would be pretty!
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CptTripps |
Mar 14 2005, 07:35 AM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Looks like us Ohio boys have all the fun projects!
Yes, 11/12 is what I need. I'd thought about replacing them with that blue braided hose, and that may be the route I take. I'll contact a few of you to see who has what parts. I'm also thinking of replacing the master cylinder while I'm at it. Do they go bad? My brakes were almost useless when I drove the car for 2-days before I put it up on the stands for it's overhaul. They didn't feel squishey, just didn't stop the car very well. Like I was pushing hard, and it wasn't compressing anythign all that much. Thanks gang! |
davep |
Mar 14 2005, 08:05 AM
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914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,154 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada |
What an understatement. Back in the days, 70's 80's etc, it was common to replace them every 7 years. By now it should be on its fourth one, looking for # 5. |
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CptTripps |
Mar 14 2005, 08:20 AM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Good point...I'll get another ordered today. If I'm using BMW's up front, and stock int he rear with a T in place of the prop valve, should I get a 17mm or a 19mm? The one that was on there was a 19mm, but it didn't work that well for me. Thoughts?
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