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Old 09-30-2012, 09:23 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Brake fluid/hose question....

The wilwood reservoir has a 3/8" barb on it.
My hydraulic clutch has a 1/4" barb.

I have about 12" of 1/4" EPDM. Would it be okay to use a brass plumbing 3/8" to 1/4" barb to switch sizes? Is there a better idea? Anyone know where I can get some 3/8" EPDM shipped this week? Summit and Jegs look back ordered for weeks. I only need about 18" worth. Thanks.
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The wilwood reservoir has a 3/8" barb on it.
My hydraulic clutch has a 1/4" barb.

I have about 12" of 1/4" EPDM. Would it be okay to use a brass plumbing 3/8" to 1/4" barb to switch sizes? Is there a better idea? Anyone know where I can get some 3/8" EPDM shipped this week? Summit and Jegs look back ordered for weeks. I only need about 18" worth. Thanks.
Clemson:

NAPA has EPDM brake fluid/fuel hose that will get you going. Use a 1/4 or 3/8 ths. on either one or both. There is virtually no flow between the reservoir and MC. There is a NAPA store in your town.

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Umm, buy a brake hose and cut off the swaged ends?
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I have a piece from the cnc resiviors you can have for shipping.
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Thanks for the help guys. Called NAPA and they didn't have any but recommended a local hydraulic hose shop. They fixed me up. Should be go-karting this week.
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DONT use hydraulic hose, brake fluid will ruin it.
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DONT use hydraulic hose, brake fluid will ruin it.
It's EPDM.
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