ThreeSheds Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 hi, I have only a couple of days before I need the RRC and I have a leak at the union between the master-cyl-to-flexi-hose pipe and said flexi hose. I have tried tightenning it to no avail (it was tightened properly when I fitted it but - you know - you have to try...) so I am suspicious that the rigid pipe to the master cylinder has fractured in the union. Since this is a bitch to get into unless you remove the exhaust, and quite expensive in components (for what they are), and I am at work between now and then.... I need a quick and simple fix that I can do in the dark.... So I was thinking of replacing the whole lot, from master-cyliner to slave cylinder, with one braided hose. I have a motor factor nearby who can make one up for a few pounds, but - sitting here at work I am wondering if I am missing anything? Obviously I will have to use banjos, but both the cylinders are in good condition so I don't see a problem sealing. Anything else? Are the M/Cyl and S/Cyl threads normal metric? The only thing is, if I am going to use the original components, then I have to commit to that today in order to get the bits in time - oh and Rimmer say that the little bent pipe is discontinued anyway and they have no replacement... What to do? What to do? Any opinions/experiences would be appreciated. Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 No problem at all AFAICS, in fact, David @ Llama4x4 told me to do exactly the same thing, then I told him I had an Auto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadler Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 The only pain in future will be that you can't use hose clamps on the clutch system when changing a component. If you can live with that then go for it, but the genuine set up works well for a decade or so before it needs attention, is it really going to save time in the long run? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeSheds Posted October 25, 2010 Author Share Posted October 25, 2010 is it really going to save time in the long run? Yes, I see what you are saying - but the 'time' that matters at the moment is that between now and Thursday. The union between the flexi and the small pipe is a right swine and if I can remove the need for that then I haves saved probably 90% of the hassle and 90%of the time I spend lying on my back on code (wet?) ground. Thanks for the replies - I will go for the flexi solution. (now just you watch - the motor factor will be out of suitable hose)... Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Mine's all flexi, no problem at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeSheds Posted October 26, 2010 Author Share Posted October 26, 2010 Mine's all flexi, no problem at all. Just out of interest - using banjos or some other termination? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Just out of interest - using banjos or some other termination? Banjo at the slave end for space/angle, normal at the top. All using the budget TFE from Think Automotive. Whole brake system is done with it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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