Modification of Getrag 284 clutch line?

[93GTP]

I'm wondering if I can modify the clutch line to braided stainless or regular steel line? Can I remove the accumulator (or whatever that metal body is in the line close to the slave cylinder)? I remember reading somewhere before that removing it improves clutch feel and performance but if that's the case then why is it there?

Every hydraulic clutch line I have seen has only had the piston assembly and reservoir, and steel line between it and the slave cylinder.

[5speedz34]

Ask over at 60V6, I know Brian P removed his and put a braded line in. I don't know the full write up on it though.

 

 

 

[93GTP]

Thanks, I already have asked over there. Hopefully I hear from him.

[skalor]

I did the same thing as brian89gp, so mine looks the same as pictured above. I brazed on a small piece of pipe to fittings that go into the master and slave cylinders. I believe I used 1/8 NPT threaded piping that I bought at Home Depot. Then I was able to use an adapter to get it to AN style braided lines that were designed for use as brake lines.

[Canada]

I plan on doing the same thing.......get that clutch to reapply much quicker inbetween shifts.

[93GTP]

The question is how does the feel of the clutch pedal change when you eliminate the accumulator? I don't want a rock solid clutch pedal, but it already was VERY firm in the 92 Z donor I have. Something doesn't feel right it's so stiff.