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Slave Cylinder Plastic Pipe Alternative?

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Well, it was a beautiful evening and I decided to take the wife out to dinner in the TR6. While backing into a remote parking slot, the slave cylinder plastic pipe popped off the hydraulic reservoir rendering the clutch inoperative. I trailered the car home since I didn't want to get stranded should it fail again. I am in the process of replacing the pipe but was wondering if a better retrofit is available. You know, one that is a little more reliable than the cheap plastic pipe that carries the vital hydraulic fluid to the slave. Does anyone have any experience in this area? I was wondering why this pipe isn't braided steel. Thanks for your help.
 
Better hurry for Ted, he's going to Carlise on Thursday, maybe tomorrow
 
In a pinch, you can just take a length of braised hose and clamp it onto the metal tubes where the plastic hose was formed on. There isn't a tremendous amount of pressure on the clutch hydraulics like there would be on a brake system. I used this method for a couple of years on the TR8 race car before I bought a pre made hose with ends from Ted.
 
Did you ever figure out why the clutch fluid turned black? I have experienced this as well and I don't feel good about it...
 
I should ask Moss, but I asked one of the local gurus and he said it was more than likely the black inner hose harmlessly discoloring the fluif since there have been no problems (knock on wood).

Just to eliminate some other variables, I have a rigid stainless pipe from Classic Tube and new hydraulics all the way around.
 
My original plastic line lasted 33 years. I replaced it 2 years ago and it was still good, but I wasn't taking anymore chances. I did go with stainless.

I use silicone and the fluid in my system is clear. I did replace the master, slave and all lines when I switched over.
 
tr8todd said:
In a pinch, you can just take a length of braised hose and clamp it onto the metal tubes where the plastic hose was formed on. There isn't a tremendous amount of pressure on the clutch hydraulics like there would be on a brake system. I used this method for a couple of years on the TR8 race car before I bought a pre made hose with ends from Ted.
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Todd- I have Ted's sitting around somewhere in my garage. While I'm witingfor PC'ed parts to finish thought I might hook it up. I know it connects to the slave cylinder. Does it then connect to the master or the rubber hose that connects to the master/
 
Since Ted's hose is designed to fit both a TR7 and a TR8, just hook it up to the master. Stock ends have a 180 bend on them. Teds' only has a 90 bend, so you have to get a little creative to run it. I use addel clamps with rubber insulators to secure it to firewall, and then again down near the starter. Braided hoses do not like to rub against metal.
 
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