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Old 31-07-2012, 09:07 PM   #1
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I Have A V6 Gt Capri . And I Pulled Of A Fuel Line Of My Brake Vacume ...from The Booster .
Just Out Of Mind Are They Just About The Same Brake And Vacume Line
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Old 31-07-2012, 09:31 PM   #2
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Wogboy, you're gonna have to be a bit more specific about what you're asking here if you want any responses from the forum. No offense mate - but your question does not make any sense to me.

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Old 01-08-2012, 10:57 AM   #3
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Default Re: Brake Vacume Line

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Hi All
I Have A V6 Gt Capri . And I Pulled Of A Fuel Line Of My Brake Vacume ...from The Booster .
Just Out Of Mind Are They Just About The Same Brake And Vacume Line
Cheers
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Hi all,
I am the proud owner of a V6 GT Capri. Some chap has fitted fuel hose between the manifold and brake booster at some stage in the past.
Is this OK or do I need to replace it with brake vacuum hose?
Cheers
It can be done in a pinch to get you out of a bind, but I would recommend using brake vacuum hose for long term peace of mind; brake vacuum hose tends to remain pliable, not harden and crack like fuel line. From memory the correct brake vacuum hose will be 11/16ths and can be secured readily from any brake specialsts.

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Old 01-08-2012, 01:21 PM   #4
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Default Re: Brake Vacume Line

thats a big bore vacuum hose jim,

mine had 11/32" vacuum hose, you can sometimes fit the 3/8" (9.5mm) stuff too.
usually marked 11/32 VL DOT on the hose too.
it is thicker walled hose than fuel line, some of it is also double reinforced.

most brake places, and some auto parts shops have it in stock,
buy it by the foot, approx $6 p/f last time i bought some
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Old 01-08-2012, 04:34 PM   #5
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Yep, double reinforced to withstand the vacuum suction and stop it collapsing on itself.
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Old 01-08-2012, 08:25 PM   #6
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Default Re: Brake Vacume Line

Hi All

Thanks For All The Replys Back..
All I Was Stating Was . On The Car Right Now On My Brake Booster I Have Fuel Hose Going To The Booster And Manafoild .
All Iam Stating Thats Not The Right Line To Use Ofcourse .
What Are The Bad Things That Could Happen Ussing A Fuel Hose Instead Of A Brake Vacume Hose ..
Sorry For Being Thick For Some . On Understanding Me ....
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Old 01-08-2012, 10:43 PM   #7
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thats a big bore vacuum hose jim,

mine had 11/32" vacuum hose, you can sometimes fit the 3/8" (9.5mm) stuff too.
usually marked 11/32 VL DOT on the hose too.
it is thicker walled hose than fuel line, some of it is also double reinforced.

most brake places, and some auto parts shops have it in stock,
buy it by the foot, approx $6 p/f last time i bought some
My bad, you are correct - 11/32 is the right number, don't know how I managed to write 11/16



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What Are The Bad Things That Could Happen Ussing A Fuel Hose Instead Of A Brake Vacume Hose ..
Bad things - well, fuel line may collapse under high vacuum and will harden and crack over time: both will lead to loss of brake pedal assistance.

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