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    Brake line question?

    Ive just re done all the brake line on my escort resto and have fitted a bias pedal box.
    I need some 5/16 rubber hose to go from the res pot to the top of each master cylinder. Can i use fuel line or does it have to be special hose to take the brake fluid? If so where can i get it from?
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    Re: Brake line question?

    I'm sure you'll need something a bit more specific mate due to the pressures involved in braking? Go for braided stuff mate.

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    Re: Brake line question?

    Quote Originally Posted by mervhill View Post
    I'm sure you'll need something a bit more specific mate due to the pressures involved in braking? Go for braided stuff mate.
    matts refering to the pipe from the resevoir to the master cylinders so the only pressure involved is gravity.

    i have only ever used fuel hose for this with never a problem

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    Re: Brake line question?


    A very nice man called broadmoor sent me a load of injection hose the other day and i reckon ive got enough left for the job
    Looks like it brake bleeding day tomorrow then

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    Re: Brake line question?

    Beg ya pardon, so he did, so yeah, fuel hose is fine

    However braided hose would still look cooler

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    Re: Brake line question?

    Built for the go not the show

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    Re: Brake line question?

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    Re: Brake line question?

    Haha, how about both Matt?

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    Re: Brake line question?

    tbh mate braided weighs to much

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