stuart_g
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| posted on 29/3/08 at 09:00 AM |
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flexi brake pipes
Can I use rubber petrol pipe between my brake fluid reservoir and the master cylinder. Will it be ok with brake fluid?
[Edited on 29/3/08 by stuart_g]
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x_flow57
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| posted on 29/3/08 at 09:38 AM |
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Unfortunately no, for SVA it needs to be properly marked as suitable for brake fluid. Fuel pipe is also "porous" when used for brake
fluid.
I found Think Automotive in Isleworth, had what I needed, some have found a Fiat part fitted but they wern't big enough bore for mine.
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[Edited on 29/3/08 by x_flow57]
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BenB
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| posted on 29/3/08 at 09:40 AM |
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http://www.improve-tuning.nl/vermogen/FSE/images/Hosedesc.pdf
suggest some fuel hoses are, some aren't....
either way Mr SVA won't be happy....
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 29/3/08 at 09:40 AM |
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True - brake fluid is really quite unpleasant stuff: inflammable, melts paint, mucks up some forms of rubber, and so on.
You just have to use the proper stuff, else you'll end up with leaks (or worse).
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nitram38
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| posted on 29/3/08 at 09:50 AM |
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u2u Russ Bost.
He does braided hoses very cheaply, with all of the unions etc.
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RazMan
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| posted on 29/3/08 at 10:07 AM |
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The correct pipe will probably have a blue inner liner and a cotton outer braid. As already said, fuel pipe will 'sweat' and you will end
up with brake fluid everywhere in a few weeks.
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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Johneturbo
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| posted on 29/3/08 at 11:37 AM |
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Hey Stu,
i've had the same dilemma, as my 10mm fuel hose supplied won't really be upto the job!
i did buy some small fuel hose, but looks like i'm gona have to change it.
this from merlin should be fine, can also get a letter of compliance
http://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/BRAKE-&-CLUTCH-PARTS-Reservoirs/c29_160/p1931/8MM-REMOTE-RESEVOIR-HOSE-100MM/product_info.html
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stuart_g
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| posted on 29/3/08 at 05:20 PM |
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That is perfect John, cheers for that.
I did ring Rally Design on Friday as I seem to remember someone on here saying they got some from them but they didn't know what I was going on
about
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eccsmk
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| posted on 29/3/08 at 06:01 PM |
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i used russbost top bloke very helpful
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MikeR
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| posted on 30/3/08 at 10:08 PM |
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rally design can't supply the letter of conformity and it doesn't have markings on. I asked them, although it is from Girling in the
states so they assure me it will be ok.
except mr SVA won't take that assurance. Anyway, i've got my source i just need to pop round and see him sometime.
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