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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by Pantdino, Oct 22, 2006.

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  1. Pantdino

    Pantdino Formula 3

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    #1 Pantdino, Oct 22, 2006
    On my 246GT I used fuel hose to replace the approx 6" rubber lines from the brake reservoirs to the master cylinder. Now several years later they are obviously being weakened from within by the brake fluid.

    Does anyone have a source of brake fluid-resistant 1/4" ID rubber hose?

    Thanks
     
  2. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    #2 PAP 348, Oct 22, 2006
    You sure it lasted you 6 years? I would of have thought the brake fluid would of have softened and rotted that hose within 6 months :confused:

    I would ring around and find a automotive brake repair shop or supplier and buy the correct hose for the job this time, brake circuits are the last thing people should be bodgying up with the wrong parts ;)
     
  3. Dodici Cilindri

    Dodici Cilindri Formula Junior

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    #3 Dodici Cilindri, Oct 22, 2006
    Check with the Volkswagen people. At one time Volkswagen used remote brake fluid resevoirs and there was a special hose just for that application.
     
  4. Jeff Pintler

    Jeff Pintler Formula Junior

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    #4 Jeff Pintler, Oct 24, 2006
    Another source for the hose is Porsche....they have a remote brake resovior in the 911's. It's like a silicone hose and cloth covered but blueish purple. Worked great in my car about two years.

    Jeff Pintler
    89 348tb, 86 TR
     
  5. Motob

    Motob Formula 3
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    #5 Motob, Oct 25, 2006
    While the VW/BMW blue hose will work, it doesn't look right in a Ferrari.

    You can get the correct black brake fluid hose from McMaster Carr http://www.mcmaster.com/, just make sure that it is EPDM hose. Do not use fuel hose as this will sweat brake fluid over time.

    Brian
     

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