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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 12:56 PM
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I have the stainless line in hand. I know that everyone says when doing the "drill mod" use a 1/8" drill bit. Has anyone used a 9/64" bit instead?
Is it imperative to use the 1/8th bit?
I know it sounds like a dumb question,
but I don't have one in my box and the 9/64 bit is the next size up from the 1/8th bit.
Flog me with a wet noodle if you think it's a dumb question, but I had to ask.

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Brian
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Bowtie-Bri
I have the stainless line in hand. I know that everyone says when doing the "drill mod" use a 1/8" drill bit. Has anyone used a 9/64" bit instead?
Is it imperative to use the 1/8th bit?
I know it sounds like a dumb question,
but I don't have one in my box and the 9/64 bit is the next size up from the 1/8th bit.
Flog me with a wet noodle if you think it's a dumb question, but I had to ask.

Thanks,
Brian
I havent done the drill mod yet. I would like to think that .019 would not make any difference. I guess that it really depends on the I.D. of the hose.
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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 07:34 AM
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I have done the drill mod. You could use the biggest bit without ruining the line just go slow and do not get any shavings in there. But take it from me and my experience its only a temp solution i had so many issues i did everything from new clutch slave master drill mod and still had pressure issues till i did a Tick master.
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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 08:52 AM
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i used the 9/64 bit, but save yourself the trouble and buy the aftermarket hose
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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Camaro9969
I have done the drill mod. You could use the biggest bit without ruining the line just go slow and do not get any shavings in there. But take it from me and my experience its only a temp solution i had so many issues i did everything from new clutch slave master drill mod and still had pressure issues till i did a Tick master.
This, get a Tick. Same experience I had.
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Thanks Guys for the good info. I used the 9/64 bit. I replaced the clutch master cyl. and have it installed. Now I just need to bleed it and hope for the best.
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Good luck man. I have been there trust me. Clutch sticking to the floor down the track, one time i actually tied the clutch pedal to my foot lol
I tried bleeding it took so long i gave up and went and bought a mity vac it took not every 20 seconds and it was perfect.
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