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HenryDorsetCase
15th February 2013, 17:15
I need to relocate the master cylinder on my VFR and therefore need a lenght of hose to go between the master cylinder and the reservoir.

Where do I buy some of that shit tomorrow morning?

Also i need some Dot 4 brake fluid: recommendations?
Akzle
15th February 2013, 18:04
Where do I buy some of that shit tomorrow morning?

Also i need some Dot 4 brake fluid: recommendations?

a) steal it off something else

a-i)repco

b) just use dot 3 and add one...

(or ATF, that shit's dotty as fuck.)
FJRider
15th February 2013, 18:18
Most bike shops/wreckers sell brake lines of most lengths. Just figure out how long the hose needs to be.

Supercheap ..
Coldrider
15th February 2013, 20:01
hang on, what did Dave Moss tell you about brake fluid?
HenryDorsetCase
15th February 2013, 20:40
Thats why i am doing the work on it. I am going to relocate the mastercylinder to the top triple clamp and need a foot or so
AllanB
15th February 2013, 22:01
Any of the bike shops will have Dot 4 in brand names.

I've been running the 5.1 for a couple years. Higher boiling point and it says compatiable with all systems. A full bleed if changing of course.


Motul 5.1 Brake Fluid is the latest generation of dot-approved brake fluid. It surpasses dot 3 and dot 4 standards. Motul 5.1 is a non-silicone fully synthetic formula specially deisgned for non-ABS and ABS braking systems. Its low viscosity formula makes it easy for the fluid to travel into the tiny passages and micro-valves of an ABS system, even at low temperatures! This brake fluid is fully compatible with DOT 3 and DOT 4 fluids.
nzspokes
16th February 2013, 06:48
Thats why i am doing the work on it. I am going to relocate the mastercylinder to the top triple clamp and need a foot or so

Why would you move it?
scumdog
16th February 2013, 10:16
Just about ANY rubber tubing should work - after all, most of the brake seals etc are rubber.
imdying
16th February 2013, 11:34
No, just about every rubber hose will not work, most will weep, some will break down completely. Fuel line at a pinch, proper res hose or Tygon 4375 for the win. Come see me next Saturday and I'll find you a bit.

Use 4 or 5.1, you probably won't find 3 for sale, you can get it at any garage or I'll sell you some.