Brake line question

Gas line hose would be perfect - just need a leak free fit.  Sometimes issue with metric vs American hose sized but rubber fuel line is pretty flexible.

Brake fluid is an excellent paint remover unfortunately too!  So be sure to clean area well and repaint if needed to prevent rust.

Thanks, Wolfman.  Yeah, the whole pan needs to be repainted, but I think the carpet made it ok.  Just loads of simple green and lots of rags.  Now I remember why I saved all those old towels and t-shirts.       madness .....

Sorry about that, Al. 

"Can I use a piece of quality fuel line of the proper size and be ok as far as the corrosive properties brake fluid go?  Do I need to find another source?"

I've been using plain old 1/4" Vinyl hose on mine for 20 years with no problem.  Little itty bitty hose clamps on each end - that's it.  If it ever had any bubbles, you could see 'em.  

LOTS of water for cleanup.  Still sucks, tho.....

Al, the hardest part is getting the right diameter hose that fits over the master cylinder plastic tubes and the brake fluid container tubes.

AL... You want VW silicone brake hose it is light blue in color, to get the hose over the nipples use that slimy slicker than snot tire shine stuff in a bottle it slides right over, same for barbed fuel fittings but once the hose is on there is no getting it off w/o cutting it.  BTW best to use fuel injection hose clamps ( full band w/ machine screw and nut not worm gear hose clamps) for extra security....I feel for your fluid loss , I just had almost a gallon gas dump from a badly fitted AN fitting that blew off at the tank with no way to stop the flow... a WalMart plastic storage tub to the rescue ...wasn't perty~

I agree with the post above - use the correct blue hose.  It is a different spec for a reason......

And "belt and braces" is a good idea WRT FI fuel clamps too.  I have always clamped mine just for peace of mind.

Brake fluid will dry our standard rubber fuel hose in a year or two and make it brittle.  As mentioned above, you want the blue braided brake fluid specific hose, 7mm for a stock VW reservoir.  It used to be black, and sometimes you can still find it in black, but most of it is blue today.  It is silicone based, which is why Gordon's suggestion has probably held up...

Thanks guys.  I knew there was a reason that the hose was a different color braid.  Now I just have to find some.  Not that easy on the sandbar. The 5/16" fuel line I used was a tad loose so I had to use clamps and the one I took off had to be cut.

I was in a hurry to get the damn thing off the jack stands and start driving!

Guess I'll hold my horses and find the right stuff.  I'm getting a little edgy.

Al Gallo posted:

Thanks guys.  I knew there was a reason that the hose was a different color braid.  Now I just have to find some.  Not that easy on the sandbar. The 5/16" fuel line I used was a tad loose so I had to use clamps and the one I took off had to be cut.

I was in a hurry to get the damn thing off the jack stands and start driving!

Guess I'll hold my horses and find the right stuff.  I'm getting a little edgy.

 

@Al Gallo

If you don't find it Al let me know and I'll buy you some here and mail it to you.

Thanks, Robert, but I found it on Amazon in about 10 seconds. Once I got an idea what I was supposed to be looking for it was easy.  It will be here Friday.

 Thank you for the kind offer.

Yeah get on the road Al so we can go parade. I would offer some help but I'm no mechanic. I'm myself getting  cylinder wheel on my breaks on Wednesday.. went for a drive last week and my foot was on the floor!!! Let me know when your ready !

You could have used the fuel line for a week to get you out road testing.   It's doesn't degrade that fast.  Not sure how long is does take, but I have used fuel line for a week or so in the past with no ill effects.