Hydraulic master to slave cylinder replacement line

2005 FORD FOCUS
120,000 MILES • 2WD • MANUAL
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SHANNON M SULLIVAN-HERWEHE
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I have the car listed above ZX3 and clutch master cylinder went bad. when I went remove the lines from it the high pressure line was so rotted it broke. now I'm having a problem finding a replacement line. every place I've tried says they don't have one or can't get one. do have any suggestions aside from Ford where I can get one or if there are any afm lines or anything that will interchange and work?
May 11, 2020 at 5:59 PM
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KASEKENNY
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This is interesting because I am seeing the same thing. At this point the dealer may be the only option. You can try to find one at a salvage yard.

The other option is to take a portion of the line and measure it to make sure you get the same diameter line and you can form your own line.

Are you familiar with bending brake lines and flaring the ends?

Here is a video that covers the basics:

https://youtu.be/dtdZ8DMy9Bw

Let me know if you have questions. Thanks
May 11, 2020 at 7:13 PM
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SHANNON M SULLIVAN-HERWEHE
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I am some what familiar with bending lines but I have seen a lot of talk and ads about braided steel hydraulic lines that are suppose to replace the tube lines. do you know anything about these? I was wondering if they might work?
May 11, 2020 at 9:43 PM
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KASEKENNY
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Diameter is all that matters. If you can measure your existing line and then match that with a braided line then that would be just fine. I am very familiar with using them on brake lines. They are a little more pricey but they are stronger and will work for what you are trying to do.
May 12, 2020 at 6:00 PM