Fuel hose at brake fluid reservoir ?

[19typethree67]

I just have to replace the soft hose between the fluid reservoir and the master cylinder (connects to the hard lines). I know that you generally want to use the braided blue hose but I was wondering if a good high quality/high pressure fuel hose would work just as well. These lines aren't under pressure are they?

[Russ Wolfe]

But they are not petroleum based fluids. The blue stuff is resistant to the brake fluid. The fuel line may not be.
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[Bobnotch]

Don't use regular fuel hose, as brake fluid has a tendency to eat it, leaving chunks that will clog your master cylinder (BTDT got the car that way). If you can't get regular blue hose, Napa sells an orange hose that is silicone based that will work (I know, because I have on my 71 Roadster). It doesn't have the cloth outer wrap, but then it's not a pressure hose. I think they actually list it for transmissions, but it is silcone hose.
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[19typethree67]

[KTPhil]

Most FLAPS don't know $hit about VWs, and little more about regular cars! If you find one who does, give them all your business.

[JSMskater]

you can purchase that blue hose on CIP1 if you can't find it locally.
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[Russ Wolfe]

I keep it in stock also.
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Society is like stew. If you don't keep it stirred up, you end up with a lot of scum on the top!--Edward Abbey

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[Frizzy]