Braided Hoses and Master Cylinder parts

[chrish]

As I'm about to get the master cylinder changed on my Griff 500 thought I would change the rubber flexis for the braided stainless type. Anyone got a contact to source, part number and price?

[chrish]

That was info on both the items if anyone has them to hand. Thanks

[chrish]

Is there a manufacturer I can contact who has braided hoses made to length for a Griff,as I have been told you have to get them made to measure using the old ones.

[chrish]

David,
Did they fit straight off without any other fittings if so this is a good price. What is the part no for a Griff 500? I have just been quoted 25 each for BF Goodridge.
For the master cylinder and servo I am told they are from TVR dealer only and cost about 65 + 80 + VAT?
Chris

[chrish]

Davdm,
I have emailed them asking for confirmation so I can order tomorrow. These are the stainless variety of course?
Thanks a lot
Chris

[chrish]

Was this for a Griff as that sounds cheap? I have ordered from Autolec now as per David's lead as they correct part nos. for a Griff and are Goodridge. I will get them fitted at the same time as doing the m/cyl and servos. Any thought on fluid type as I am sticking to DOT 4. The brakes are not used hard and I cant help wondering if thats why I have had all these brake problems?

[chrish]

Davidn
Got my Goodridge hoses in the post in a couple of days. Did you have any probs of tips in fitting or straight unbolt and connect once the pipes are drained?
Did the brakes feel any different once fitted?
Chris

[chrish]

I am replacing the master cylinder at the same time this weekend and struggling to get the reservoir off at this moment.
Do the front brake callipers have to come off in order to unscrew the old hose fitting and to screw on the new stainless pipe or can that be done at the pipe interface end where it connects with the chassis? The stainless hoses are rigid and don't have rotating joints at each end.The back has a banjo fitting to undo on the calliper and assume no probs in undoing the hose from the chassis mount?

[chrish]

Steve,
Used DOT 4 because it was plentiful and cheap. Just as well after all the fluid I have used as the master cylnder failed. How much fluid should be required about 1 litre seems enough? Can I use DOT 5 if there is still some DOT 4 in the system; as can't mix synthetic? If not sounds like a flush out.How much is DOT 5.1?
Chris

[chrish]

Current status is that two of the three master cylinder unions would not come off so had to cut the pipes. So I am tring to borrow a pipe belling tool this week and buy some new fittings possibly with flexi pipes to attach to the new m/cylinder before fitting onto the servo. BTW, there was fluid leaking at the servo end. Should I adjust the servo screw before fitting the m/cyl?
Chris

[chrish]

Steve
Sent you an email
Chris

[chrish]

Waiting to borrow a flaring tool to redo two of the hyd m/cylinder pipes on the wing of the car. Anyone used a portable flaring tool on the car?

[chrish]

I will be using a portable vice with grooved jaw. Hope there is enough slack length in the pipe to rebend and fit allowing for cutting off the old fittings.

[chrish]

Has anyone replaced any of the hydraulic pipes from the m/cyl to the manifold in the pedal box? If so is it straightforward to insert the pipe through the bulkhead? Might be easier to remove and flare off the car at a motor factors and refit.