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> From the reservoir to the Master Cylinder, ::: What Hose To Use? :::
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post Mar 13 2005, 09:46 PM
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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?
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post Mar 13 2005, 09:53 PM
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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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post Mar 13 2005, 09:55 PM
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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
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post Mar 13 2005, 09:59 PM
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Will Teflon tubing work? I noticed they sell various sizes at Lowes.
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post Mar 13 2005, 10:18 PM
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QUOTE (9146986 @ Mar 13 2005, 10:53 PM)
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?

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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post Mar 13 2005, 10:46 PM
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Porsche Part #'s 914 355 061 00 and 914 355 063 00
Give Pelican, Stoddards and Auto Atlanta a try.
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post Mar 13 2005, 11:10 PM
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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.
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post Mar 13 2005, 11:30 PM
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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.

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post Mar 13 2005, 11:53 PM
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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.

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post Mar 14 2005, 12:40 AM
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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
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post Mar 14 2005, 12:47 AM
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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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post Mar 14 2005, 12:52 AM
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Pelican Parts under Porsche:914:Brakes:MC feed lines.

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post Mar 14 2005, 12:56 AM
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I think he needs the clear plastic hose, Joe. Goes between the Master Cylinder and that hose you pictured.
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post Mar 14 2005, 01:01 AM
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Doug, confirm, please. Part #5 or #11/12?


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post Mar 14 2005, 01:04 AM
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QUOTE (McMark @ Mar 13 2005, 11:56 PM)
I think he needs the clear plastic hose, Joe. Goes between the Master Cylinder and that hose you pictured.

Yeah, I should have explained better.

I replaced my plastic tubing with a pair of the braided blue hoses.
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post Mar 14 2005, 01:08 AM
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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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post Mar 14 2005, 07:12 AM
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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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post Mar 14 2005, 07:35 AM
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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!
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post Mar 14 2005, 08:05 AM
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QUOTE (CptTripps @ Mar 14 2005, 05:35 AM)
I'm also thinking of replacing the master cylinder while I'm at it. Do they go bad?

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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post Mar 14 2005, 08:20 AM
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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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