Flexible pipe to clutch slave ?

[steve-V8s]

Clutch slave cylinder is leaking on my 98 Griff so have to replace it or fix it. Having looked at the pipe it occurred to me that a flexible section of some sort may be better than the coiled copper affair that is fitted. Has anybody else done that and if so what did you use? Will have another look at it today but can’t decide if it should be a flexible right from the bulkhead union to the cylinder or just a shorter length between the cylinder and a new fitting half way up the existing length.

[Johno]

Been running one for about 5yrs. Braided, with one section covered in a protective sleeve as I had one fail rubbing against the bell housing,

I use a right angle fitting at the bulk head end and a standard fitting at the other. Measure it up with some string and take both fittings / old pipe to you local hydraulics place and they'll take 10mons to knock you up a new one. Try to get them to orientate the fittings in relation to how it will route in the car as this helps with re-fitting.

[steve-V8s]

Thanks for that, is yours just standard breaded hose like you would use on the brakes ?

[Johno]

No it's bigger/thicker with a higher ID than brake lines. Why I suggest taking the pipe and fittings from the car with you and let em see it before making it up.

[steve-V8s]

OK, thanks will do

[DarkMatter]

If you're getting one of those flexible hoses for the clutch made I might be interested too - please email me the price.

[steve-V8s]

Hi Andrew

OK. will have a wander round the motor factors the back end of next week and see what they can offer. If the cost is fairly modest shall I get two made up ?

[DarkMatter]

steve-V8s said:

If the cost is fairly modest shall I get two made up ?

YHM