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Brake fluid reservoir
ashbaxter - July 27th, 2011 at 03:03 PM

Ready to get the brakes working, i've got the reservoir but how does it connect to the master cylinder, hard line, rubber hose, bit of both or what? any photos would be great

thanks

vw54 - July 27th, 2011 at 04:19 PM

what year model usualy hard and flex lines the rubber is special stuff as well

grumble - July 27th, 2011 at 05:23 PM

Ash are you using the standard single master cylinder? This system uses a hard line and flexible hose at each end,the hose is a special exclusively for brakes as most of the other hoses cannot handle the brake fluid.This hose is available from most vw suppliers or if you are stuck let me know as I still have some. Cheers Les

ashbaxter - July 27th, 2011 at 07:13 PM

Hi les if you have some of the hard line and flexible hose to get me going I am happy to pay

grumble - July 27th, 2011 at 08:27 PM

Is it the single master? I will try to get the Ghia out in the next couple of days and measure uo for you as you obviously don't have the steel tube.Give me a ring I think you have the number. Cheers Les

ashbaxter - July 27th, 2011 at 09:34 PM

Yes single master can't find your number can you give me a call 0418689252 or pm when you check it out

Thanks

matberry - July 28th, 2011 at 08:29 AM

You will need an og steel tube IMO as it has a little flare on the m/c end to seal in the grommet properly. The flexible hose used to connect to the res. MUST be brake fluid compatible. Fuel line does not last. I have the flex in stock and may be able to supply a steel pipe too.

ashbaxter - July 28th, 2011 at 08:39 AM

Hi Matt can you do the steel tube with the flared end for me

matberry - July 28th, 2011 at 08:43 AM

I'll have a look soon, if your in a hurry, give me a call in an hour or two.

grumble - July 28th, 2011 at 09:32 PM

Tube in the post tomorrow Ash. Cheers Les