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Johnod
Posted on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 - 08:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Is there anything special about the hose from reservoir to rear master cylinder?
It looks like regular vacuum hose, is it?

Thanks
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S1owner
Posted on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 - 08:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
It is special
As the brake fluid is destructive
I bought a 12” piece off amazon or ebay for a couple bucks
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Johnod
Posted on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 - 10:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Ya I thought it was special, but, it sure doesn't look it. : ) I'll have to check ebay.
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1313
Posted on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 - 11:32 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Just thinking out loud...

S2's (and other 'early' tubers) had DOT 5 brake fluid.

Later (2000 MY was the changeover?) had DOT 4.

FWIW...
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Natexlh1000
Posted on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 - 12:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Not sure about 1999-back but my 2000 X1 has DOT4.
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Ratbuell
Posted on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 - 12:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I don't think 4/5/3 will affect the hoses, as long as they're rated for "oil exposure". The o-rings and seals inside the master cylinders and calipers, however, should be specified based on what DOT grade the fluid is.
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Jayvee
Posted on Friday, February 09, 2018 - 06:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Tygon brand is purported best, at least by the people who sell it... that's what's on my M2.
My problem was what size to use. I put on the little tiny early Buell reservoir, and the outlet size is different from the master cylinder input. I was able to kluge it, but less than ideal.
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S1owner
Posted on Saturday, February 10, 2018 - 09:15 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Tygon is what I purchased
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Johnod
Posted on Saturday, February 10, 2018 - 09:41 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I think I've found a source for the black hose, which I prefer. If not then Tygon it is.
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Williamscottrobertson
Posted on Saturday, February 10, 2018 - 10:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Tygon Black can be had. Fetched a premium. Motion pro wants $20 for three feet.
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S1owner
Posted on Sunday, February 11, 2018 - 10:26 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Thats what mine is
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