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Moto Board => Tech => Topic started by: Smiles on July 20, 2009, 03:51:31 PM

Title: Rubber brake hose....
Post by: Smiles on July 20, 2009, 03:51:31 PM
So I've managed to slice the oem rubber brake hose that runs from the resivior to the clutch m/c. I went to my local schmucks and they didn't have anything that would withstand against brake fluid. So I rolled over to the nearest napa, and they gave me rubber hose that could withstand 350 pounds of pressure, but could not be used for what I was looking for. Why and how has this been blown way out of proportion. All I need is some 1/4 rubber tubing that can withstand brake fluid. Anybody have any suggestions?
Title: Re: Rubber brake hose....
Post by: ducpainter on July 20, 2009, 05:13:52 PM
Quote from: Smiles on July 20, 2009, 03:51:31 PM
So I've managed to slice the oem rubber brake hose that runs from the resivior to the clutch m/c. I went to my local schmucks and they didn't have anything that would withstand against brake fluid. So I rolled over to the nearest napa, and they gave me rubber hose that could withstand 350 pounds of pressure, but could not be used for what I was looking for. Why and how has this been blown way out of proportion. All I need is some 1/4 rubber tubing that can withstand brake fluid. Anybody have any suggestions?
I'd check with motowheels or ca-cycleworks.

If they can't help yoyodyne has it.
Title: Re: Rubber brake hose....
Post by: He Man on July 20, 2009, 06:05:51 PM
pompetta got a hold of some clear ones. PM him on wher ehe got it.
Title: Re: Rubber brake hose....
Post by: Howie on July 21, 2009, 03:42:28 AM
Clear EPDM or PTFE (the stuff you need for brake fluid) hose also comes in brake bleeder kits.
http://speedbleeder.zoovy.com/product/SPEEDBLEEDERHOSE (http://speedbleeder.zoovy.com/product/SPEEDBLEEDERHOSE)
Title: Re: Rubber brake hose....
Post by: dlearl476 on July 24, 2009, 02:16:06 PM
Quote from: howie on July 21, 2009, 03:42:28 AM
Clear EPDM or PTFE (the stuff you need for brake fluid) hose also comes in brake bleeder kits.
http://speedbleeder.zoovy.com/product/SPEEDBLEEDERHOSE (http://speedbleeder.zoovy.com/product/SPEEDBLEEDERHOSE)

True, but IIRC the speedbleeder kits have 1/4" or 3/16t" hose, much to small for the res. line.  Pressure isn't an issue, any GOOD hardware store should have PTFE hose in a variety of sizes.
Title: Re: Rubber brake hose....
Post by: 2001cromo on July 25, 2009, 06:36:30 AM
Quote from: ducpainter on July 20, 2009, 05:13:52 PM
I'd check with motowheels (http://www.e-securedsite.com/motowheels/ITALIAN/index.cfm) or ca-cycleworks (http://www.ca-cycleworks.com/).

If they can't help yoyodyne (http://www.yoyodyneti.com/) has it.

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