Ok I'm trying this again in a diff forum since my last post got deleted and the moderator never PM'd me back.... I have a master/slave hydraulic clutch setup in my car. When I put it together, I ran a hard line between the master (located on the body), and the slave cyl (located on the transmission). Looking at it now, I feel like maybe I need a flexible line between the two, since the trans will move around and the body will not. So, my question is-do I need to do this or not? If I do need a flexible line, how do I go about buying/making one? another HAMBer (fsae0607) posted a great link on how he did his, but I'm open to other ideas as well.
A hard line WILL eventually work harden and break. You can alleviate this to a certain extent by forming a series of coils in the line to sorta spread out the line flex over a broad area, but a flex line is better. I just installed one on my roadster. Measured the length needed, looked to see what fittings I needed on each end, and took info to a hydraulic shop. They made me a nice hose with the proper fittings on the ends and a SS braided hose with teflon lining inside. Ask around, and I'll bet you can find a shop near you that will custom make such a hose. Costs a little more, but worth it if you're building it to keep.
Yes, same post in your other thread. I forget what the application is - but I asked the parts pro for a short brake hose with inverted flair female fittings on both ends. 2min later and 9.00 lighter I was out the door.
Wagner P/N BH37583 is a 12" brake line with 7/16-24 IFF ends. Try that out. Other hoses may work but most likely you'll need an adaptor to go from metric to SAE flare.
Speedway has braided stainless flex lines cheap. Got a 36" for mine for $12. They come with standard female ends that adapt to various master/slave combos. http://www.speedwaymotors.com/T56-Hydraulic-Clutch-Line-Kit-25-Inch,687.html
I would stay with a over the counter part like the Wagner part referenced earlier. Much easier to get if you break down on the road.
Alright guys I appreciate the help. I had checked a few catalogs and hadn't come up with much. The slave cyl is a universal one I got from a circle-track racing company (afco maybe?) so I'll have to get under there and check what thread pitch it is and see what I can do with it.
local speed shops will have the ends and braided lines in different lengths for your application on the shelf.
just remeber to put a little slack into it so when the trans ****s over it don't try to rip the threads out . for every foot of distance to bridged I put in 1 inch of slack . its ok for it to hang down
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