Technical Brake fluid leak

[stocky]

While I've got your interest I'm working through the few jobs I'm aware of. The jubilee joint under the reservoir seems to have a very small leak. I've managed to tighten it a touch which may do the trick but noticed the clear plastic tube is quite hard.
Should it be clear tube or the black brake tube?
I'm waiting on a workshop manual at the moment.

 

[IanEmery]

While I've got your interest I'm working through the few jobs I'm aware of. The jubilee joint under the reservoir seems to have a very small leak. I've managed to tighten it a touch which may do the trick but noticed the clear plastic tube is quite hard.
Should it be clear tube or the black brake tube?
I'm waiting on a workshop manual at the moment.

Jubilee type hose clamps have a very real disadvantage in that they don’t grip equally around the entire circumference of the hose, so no equal ‘squeeze’. This is why they are so unsuitable for fuel lines. What you need is the type of hose clamp that is specifically made for purpose, ie like this (available is many sizes):

BTW: The hose you use can be clear or black just so long as it is suitable for use with brake fluid.

 

[stocky]

Thinking about getting those clips and steaming the pipe so it softens to shape when applying. Wont have to drain fluid that way.

 

[the hobbler]

Check that the leak isn't at the neck of the plastic pipe (part of the reservoir) where it comes out of the reservoir---they can crack at this point.