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 Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2013 9:26 am Post subject: Master cylinder upgrade... Reservoir hose? |
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| I'm upgrading the m/c on my 57 daily driver to dual circuit one. I have everything but the hose to run from the resivoir to the master. What type of hose must this be? I want to make sure it is compatable. I have fuel line I could us but is that dot 3 compatable? |
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Michael Fischer
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| Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2013 10:54 am Post subject: |
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| You need the blue rubber brake hose. Fuel line will not hold up to the brake fluid. |
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Todd66
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Michael Fischer
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| Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2013 1:08 pm Post subject: |
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running 2ft worth of hose is a lot of work? 
Wouldn't crawling under the car everytime you need check/fill the reservoir be more work? |
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wayne1230cars
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| Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2013 1:39 pm Post subject: |
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As noted in the description, this reservoir will only work with Brazilian master cylinders. If you opt to use a German m/c, there is another reservoir that must be used for the snap in type. It is a little harder to find. There are threads that describe this process. Regardless of whether you use a separate reservoir(dual circuit) or the snap in kind, the conversion from single to dual circuit brakes is a good safety improvement.
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Todd66
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| Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2013 6:25 am Post subject: |
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Yes, running 2ft of hose is more work if done correctly. Correctly means swapping reservoirs, which requires modifying sheet metal. Then you have to find a way to adapt the different size lines (mstr/reservoir). Then you need to find or build steel lines to go between the 2. There is steering linkage there which is why the factory used steel line, because "rubber" line has the potential to move around and get caught in the steering. I am thinking his could be bad  . BTW you can check the reservoir on the "snap on" style by turning the wheels to the right and going through the fender/tire gap. If you are having to frequently fill the reservoir you might want to find the leak! |
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VOLKSWAGNUT
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| Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2013 7:46 am Post subject: |
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I agree master mounted snap in reservoir is an easy solution. Leave the original in place for looks..
No hoses, less potential leaks, less involved, less expense..
No big deal to check and fill either... if your system is good... You shouldn't be filling or topping off fluid ...just changing every 2 years.
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